Global Dichloromethane Market 2024

Dichloromethane Market Size

In 2022, the global dichloromethane market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable downturn. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dichloromethane Production

In value terms, dichloromethane production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Dichloromethane Exports

Exports

In 2022, the amount of dichloromethane (methylene chloride) exported worldwide reduced to X tons, which is down by X% against the year before. The total export 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, dichloromethane exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a measured 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 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China represented the key exporter of dichloromethane (methylene chloride) in the world, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons), France (X tons) and South Korea (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Russia (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), India (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to dichloromethane exports from China stood at X%. At the same time, Switzerland (X%), India (X%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Switzerland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Japan, France and South Korea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United States (X%), Russia (X%) and Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of global exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dichloromethane export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated slight growth 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, dichloromethane export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

Dichloromethane Imports

Imports

In 2022, the amount of dichloromethane (methylene chloride) imported worldwide shrank to X tons, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dichloromethane imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a notable 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of dichloromethane (methylene chloride), namely India, Turkey and South Korea, represented more than fourth of total import. It was followed by Brazil (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports. Indonesia (X tons), Italy (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Spain (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Thailand (X tons), the UK (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and the United States (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest dichloromethane importing markets worldwide were Turkey ($X), India ($X) and Brazil ($X), together comprising X% of global imports. Italy, Mexico, Spain, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nigeria, Thailand, the UK, South Korea and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 dichloromethane import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate expansion 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, dichloromethane import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Mexico ($X per ton), while South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform