Global Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market 2024

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market Size

In 2022, the global chloromethane and chloroethane market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2018 with an increase of X%. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Production

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Exports

Exports

For the third year in a row, the global market recorded growth in overseas shipments of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride), which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. 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 global exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. The United States (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by France (X tons) and China (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chloromethane and chloroethane exports from Germany stood at X%. At the same time, China (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, France (X%) and the United States (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Germany (X p.p.) and China (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of France (X p.p.) and the United States (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest chloromethane and chloroethane supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chloromethane and chloroethane export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Imports

Imports

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible 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 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride), namely France, the UK and Belgium, represented more than half of total import. Italy (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Sweden (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the UK ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of global imports. Italy, Sweden, the United States and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chloromethane and chloroethane import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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