Europe: Hydrogen Fluoride Market 2024

Hydrogen Fluoride Market Size in Europe

The Europe hydrogen fluoride market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hydrogen Fluoride Production in Europe

In value terms, hydrogen fluoride production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Hydrogen Fluoride Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hydrogen fluoride exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to hydrogen fluoride exports from Germany stood at X%. At the same time, France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, France emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. France (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest hydrogen fluoride supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Germany, hydrogen fluoride exports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while France amounted to $X per ton.

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

Hydrogen Fluoride Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, purchases abroad of hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hydrogen fluoride imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Norway (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to hydrogen fluoride imports into France stood at X%. At the same time, Norway (X%), Germany (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Norway emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%) and Spain (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. France (X p.p.), Spain (X p.p.) and Norway (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) in Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in France amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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