Eastern Europe: Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market 2024

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European chloromethane and chloroethane market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane production declined rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, chloromethane and chloroethane exports in Eastern Europe soared to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Romania prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Hungary (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

Romania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Hungary (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Romania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Hungary (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the largest chloromethane and chloroethane supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Romania, chloromethane and chloroethane exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Hungary stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%).

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride), when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) represented the major importer of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride), comprising X% of total imports. Ukraine (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Bulgaria (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chloromethane and chloroethane imports into Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Ukraine (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ukraine emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Bulgaria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Poland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Ukraine (X p.p.), Bulgaria (X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Poland (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

In Russia, chloromethane and chloroethane imports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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