The European import of chlorine in 2023 showed varied trends across countries. Hungary, the leading importer, saw a slight increase of 0.44% year-on-year. Germany's imports decreased by 1.48%, while Belgium experienced a significant drop of 20.04%. Italy and Spain also faced declines of 3.74% and 10.3%, respectively. France witnessed a sharp decrease of 38.91%. Conversely, Portugal and Bulgaria increased imports by 8.66% and 5.86%. Lithuania and Sweden showed remarkable growth, with imports rising 53.84% and 69.18%, driven by specific market conditions.
Future trends to watch in the European chlorine import market include:
- Continued growth potential in smaller markets like Lithuania and Sweden due to increasing industrial applications.
- A potential rebound in France's import levels as market conditions stabilize.
- Monitoring Germany and Italy for strategic adjustments to address recent declines.
- Environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives possibly influencing import volumes in the longer term.
Top countries in Import of Chlorine by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Hungary | 36,478,000 | 2023 | +0.46% | +0.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 33,007,000 | 2023 | +13.95% | -1.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 24,425,000 | 2023 | -7.76% | -20.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8,852,200 | 2023 | -3.18% | -3.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5,536,200 | 2021 | +117.29% | +140.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 3,072,500 | 2023 | +2.1% | -10.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czechia | 2,686,400 | 2021 | |||
| 8 | 8 France | 2,595,700 | 2023 | -79.07% | -38.91% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 2,405,100 | 2023 | +2.54% | +5.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 1,751,600 | 2023 | -7.43% | -6.9% | View data |
