Unsaturated Chlorinated Derivatives Of Acyclic Hydrocarbons (Excluding Vinyl Chloride, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene) Market

The article discusses the increasing demand for unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons worldwide, excluding certain derivatives. It projects a positive outlook for market consumption and values, with a forecasted growth rate in volume and value from 2022 to 2030. The article provides detailed insights into consumption patterns, market performance, key country statistics, production trends, import/export data, and average price variations over the past decade.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +4.9% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 222K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +5.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $6B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Unsaturated Chlorinated Derivatives Of Acyclic Hydrocarbons (Excluding Vinyl Chloride, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene)

In 2022, global consumption of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) stood at 152K tons, increasing by 4.5% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of 156K tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption of remained at a lower figure.

The size of the market for unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) worldwide contracted slightly to $3.9B in 2022, with a decrease of -1.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked at $4B in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Consumption By Country

The country with the largest volume of consumption of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) was Germany (64K tons), comprising approx. 42% of total volume. Moreover, consumption of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) in Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States (23K tons), threefold. India (12K tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Germany amounted to +31.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+7.7% per year) and India (+24.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($145M) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($52M). It was followed by the United States.

In Germany, the market of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) expanded at an average annual rate of +37.7% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+28.3% per year) and the United States (+9.2% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) per capita consumption in 2022 were Germany (769 kg per 1000 persons), Belgium (444 kg per 1000 persons) and the Netherlands (430 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of tetrachloroethylene), amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +31.2%), while tetrachloroethylene) for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Unsaturated Chlorinated Derivatives Of Acyclic Hydrocarbons (Excluding Vinyl Chloride, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene)

In 2022, global production of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) rose slightly to 152K tons, with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +5.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 154K tons. From 2018 to 2022, global production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, production of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) reached $4.1B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 2.2%. Global production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of production of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) was Germany (90K tons), comprising approx. 59% of total volume. Moreover, production of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) in Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China (37K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (6.8K tons), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Germany stood at +11.6%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: China (+0.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+0.4% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Unsaturated Chlorinated Derivatives Of Acyclic Hydrocarbons (Excluding Vinyl Chloride, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene)

In 2022, approx. 103K tons of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) were imported worldwide; jumping by 15% on the previous year. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% 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 +47.6% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 27%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) skyrocketed to $301M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 45%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (27K tons), distantly followed by India (13K tons), Belgium (11K tons), the Netherlands (11K tons), Spain (9.1K tons) and the UK (6.2K tons) were the major importers of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene), together achieving 74% of total imports. Italy (4.2K tons), Sweden (3.4K tons), Germany (2.8K tons), Japan (2.7K tons) and Malaysia (1.7K tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) imports into the United States stood at +6.9%. At the same time, the Netherlands (+43.7%), India (+23.3%), the UK (+20.7%), Spain (+18.5%), Belgium (+11.3%), Italy (+9.2%), Germany (+7.3%) and Sweden (+3.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +43.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Japan (-2.9%) and Malaysia (-4.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+9.7 p.p.), India (+9 p.p.), Spain (+5.4 p.p.), the UK (+4.1 p.p.) and Belgium (+2.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2022, the share of Sweden (-1.7 p.p.), the United States (-2.2 p.p.), Malaysia (-3.8 p.p.) and Japan (-4.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) importing markets worldwide were the United States ($69M), India ($58M) and Spain ($33M), together comprising 53% of global imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Japan, Germany and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +36.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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

The average import price for unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) stood at $2,912 per ton in 2022, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $3,196 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($4,607 per ton), while Belgium ($1,324 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Unsaturated Chlorinated Derivatives Of Acyclic Hydrocarbons (Excluding Vinyl Chloride, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene)

Global exports of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) expanded notably to 104K tons in 2022, increasing by 13% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% 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 +67.1% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) soared to $309M in 2022. In general, exports saw a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (35K tons) and Germany (29K tons) represented the largest exporters of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene)in the world, together resulting at near 62% of total exports. The Netherlands (10K tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 9.6% share, followed by Belgium (5.5%), the Czech Republic (5.3%) and the United States (4.6%). France (3.7K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +33.1%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) supplying countries worldwide were China ($103M), Germany ($56M) and the United States ($32M), with a combined 62% share of global exports. The Netherlands, Belgium, France and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +30.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 export price for unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) amounted to $2,982 per ton, with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) increased by +76.5% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($6,717 per ton), while the Czech Republic ($1,500 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+7.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform