Scandinavia: Chlorine Market 2024

Chlorine Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia chlorine market shrank slightly to $X in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Chlorine Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, chlorine production dropped modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Chlorine Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, shipments abroad of chlorine decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chlorine exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. Norway (X kg) held a little share of total exports.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chlorine exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Finland (X%) and Norway (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Sweden (X p.p.) and Finland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Norway saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest chlorine supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Sweden, chlorine exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Finland (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Chlorine Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2023, purchases abroad of chlorine increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chlorine imports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Norway (X tons) was the key importer of chlorine, achieving X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports. Sweden (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Norway was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chlorine imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Finland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Sweden (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Norway (X p.p.) and Finland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Sweden saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Finland ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports.

Finland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform