Chlorides, bromides, iodides and its oxides and hydroxides market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for chlorides, bromides, iodides and its oxides and hydroxides in Denmark declined sharply from 67 163 tonnes in 2018 to 37 330 tonnes in 2020, a drop of 44% over two years. In value terms, the market shrank from 18.7 million USD in 2018 to 8.6 million USD in 2020, before recovering to 10.8 million USD in 2021.

Imports followed a similar pattern, falling from 18.8 million USD in 2018 to 10.8 million USD in 2020, then rising steadily to reach 22.2 million USD by 2025. Exports, on the other hand, expanded dramatically from 1.2 million USD in 2018 to 10.4 million USD in 2025, indicating a growing outward trade flow.

Domestic production remained relatively stable in volume, hovering around 1 200 tonnes per year between 2018 and 2020, while its value decreased from 1.0 million USD in 2018 to 0.9 million USD in 2020 before a slight uptick in 2021.

Production chlorides, bromides, iodides and its oxides and hydroxides in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Denmark's production of chlorides, bromides, iodides, and their oxides and hydroxides showed signs of recovery. In 2021, output reached 908 thousand US dollars, marking a modest increase of 1.9% compared to 2020. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 12.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.3%. The lowest point was recorded in 2020 at 891 thousand US dollars, with that year also seeing the steepest drop of 13.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Denmark produced 1 204 tonnes of chlorides, bromides, iodides, and their oxides and hydroxides, representing a gradual increase of 3.4% from the previous year. The lowest production volume was observed in 2019 at 1 164 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 3.6%. Conversely, the most significant increase occurred in 2020, with a rise of 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports chlorides, bromides, iodides and its oxides and hydroxides from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited considerable volatility during this period. Denmark's exports of chlorides, bromides, iodides, and their oxides and hydroxides reached 3 203 tonnes in 2021, reflecting a sharp increase of 36.2% compared to 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 26.1%, while the most substantial growth occurred in 2019 with a surge of 131.1%. Overall, import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 2.3-fold difference between the peak in 2021 and the low in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Norway, Germany, and Sweden remained the primary destinations for Denmark's exports of chlorides, bromides, iodides, and their oxides and hydroxides in volume terms. Norway accounted for 32.2% of exports, Germany for 22.8%, and Sweden for 13.5%. Together, these three countries represented 68.5% of Denmark's total exports in kind during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market demonstrated an unstable trend throughout the observed timeframe. In 2021, Denmark's exports of chlorides, bromides, iodides, and their oxides and hydroxides amounted to 3 809 thousand US dollars, showing a strong increase of 24.4% compared to 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 9.4%, while the most significant growth occurred in 2019 with a remarkable rise of 179.3%. Over the entire period, exports varied considerably, with a 3.1-fold difference between the high in 2021 and the low in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Norway, Sweden, and Germany were the leading buyers of Denmark's chlorides, bromides, iodides, and their oxides and hydroxides in value terms. Norway dominated with 56.6% of exports, followed by Sweden at 9.8% and Germany at 9.6%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 76.0% of Denmark's total export value during this period.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021

Imports chlorides, bromides, iodides and its oxides and hydroxides to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Following a two-year downward trend, Denmark's imports of chlorides, bromides, iodides, and their oxides and hydroxides began to rise. In 2021, imports reached approximately 43 025 tonnes, increasing by 11.8% from 2020. However, over the broader period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 36.1%, corresponding to an average annual decline of 13.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 38 477 tonnes, which also saw the largest drop of 37.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden was the dominant source for Denmark's imports of chlorides, bromides, iodides, and their oxides and hydroxides in volume terms, accounting for 70.7% of total imports. The remaining imports were distributed among a variety of smaller trading partners.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Denmark's imports of chlorides, bromides, iodides, and their oxides and hydroxides showed a notable increase. In 2021, import value totaled 13 674 thousand US dollars, representing a dramatic rise of 26.7% from the previous year. Despite this rebound, imports decreased by 27.4% over the period from 2018 to 2021, equating to an average annual decline of 10.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 10 789 thousand US dollars, with that year also experiencing the largest decline of 25.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and the United States led the import structure in value terms for Denmark's chlorides, bromides, iodides, and their oxides and hydroxides. Sweden accounted for 36.7% of imports, Germany for 20.5%, and the United States for 9.9%. Together, these three countries represented 67.0% of Denmark's total import value during this timeframe.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021