Pakistan: Chlorides Market 2024

Chlorides Market Size in Pakistan

In 2022, the Pakistani chlorides market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt contraction. Chlorides consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chlorides Production in Pakistan

In value terms, chlorides production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Chlorides production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Chlorides Exports

Exports from Pakistan

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chlorides exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for chlorides exports from Pakistan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chlorides exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mozambique (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) exports from Pakistan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chlorides export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chlorides Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, overseas purchases of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chlorides imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chlorides to Pakistan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chlorides imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), sevenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) to Pakistan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chlorides import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, chlorides import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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