Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine market in Hungary

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, Hungary's market for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine in volume terms contracted from 43 721 t to 38 940 t. This occurred despite steady growth in domestic production, which increased from 5 989 t to 9 853 t, because imports fell significantly from 37 954 t to 30 182 t over the same period. In value terms, the market nearly doubled from $5.1 million to $9.2 million, indicating a substantial rise in unit prices.

Hungary consistently ranked as the second-largest importer of these halogens in Europe, bringing in around 30 000 t annually. The country experienced a persistent downward trend in imports from 2013 onward, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.1%, which drove the overall reduction in market volume. At the same time, Hungary's import price was the lowest in Europe, at $205 per ton in 2024, a factor that likely influenced consumption patterns.

The growth in domestic production, which rose by over 60% between 2018 and 2024, partially offset the decline in imports but was not enough to prevent a net decrease in total market volume. The significant divergence between volume contraction and value expansion highlights a market where higher prices and a shifting supply structure played a defining role.

Production fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Hungary's output of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine was valued at 2 534 K $ US, showing a solid increase of 18.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 36.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 10.9%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Hungary produced 9 171 t of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine, representing a significant improvement of 34.0% over the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production increased by 53.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 15.3%.

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

Exports fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2021 and peaked in 2019, with a 4.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, exports of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine from Hungary amounted to 190 t, reflecting a sharp drop of 66.5% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 780 t, with the largest increase of 252.7% also occurring that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Ukraine accounted for 80.9% of total exports in kind, while the remaining flows were distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatile behavior during these years. Export volumes bottomed out in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 3.7 times. In 2021, the value of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine exports from Hungary reached 126 K $ US, marking a sudden fall of 44.5% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 301 K $ US, with the largest increase of 266.1% also in that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the principal destinations for exports in value terms were Ukraine (64.4% of exports), Poland (13.5% of exports), and Spain (7.6% of exports), jointly accounting for 85.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

Hungary's imports of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports came to 26 708 t, marking a notable contraction of 14.5% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 29.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 38 264 t. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 18.4%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 0.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—Romania, France, and Slovakia—together accounted for 81.3% of total imports in kind of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine to Hungary.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import volumes reached their low in 2020 and peaked in 2021, with a 1.8-fold variation between these years. In 2021, Hungary's volume of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine imports reached 4 433 K $ US, indicating a sharp uptick of 84.0% versus the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 2 409 K $ US, with the largest decline of 24.0% also in that year.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Romania (26.6% of imports in value terms), France (22.7% of imports), and Slovakia (15.4% of imports) remained the key partners in imports in value terms, together accounting for 64.7% of total flows.

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

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