Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons market in Hungary

Earlier Report Observations

The market for unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons in Hungary underwent considerable changes between 2018 and 2024. In physical terms, the market volume started at 159 t in 2018, fluctuated over the years, and reached 106 t in 2024 after a sharp contraction to 69.7 t in 2023. This overall decline was accompanied by significant volatility in both volume and value.

The reduction in market size was largely attributable to a steep fall in imports, which dropped from 155.1 t in 2018 to 71.3 t in 2023. Domestic production remained relatively stable at 6 to 8 t per year, contributing only a small fraction to total supply. Meanwhile, exports grew in value, reaching 77.2 thousand US dollars in 2023, potentially diverting some production away from the domestic market.

In monetary terms, the market exhibited a similar trajectory but with a distinct peak of 229 thousand US dollars in 2020, indicating higher unit prices or a shift in product mix that year. The subsequent drop to 114.7 thousand US dollars in 2023 and recovery to 185.7 thousand US dollars in 2024 highlighted the market's sensitivity to supply and demand adjustments.

Production unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, $ US

In Hungary, the output value of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons reached 9 040 US dollars in 2021, marking a 12.6% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 17.5%, which translates to an annualized rate of 5.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 951 US dollars, with the largest increase of 29.3% occurring that year. In contrast, the most significant decline of 19.3% was observed in 2020.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, kg

In 2021, Hungary produced 7 000 kg of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, showing little change from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production increased by 16.7%, averaging a 5.3% annual growth rate. The peak production was in 2019 at 8 000 kg, which saw the largest increase of 33.3%. The most notable decline of 12.5% occurred in 2020.

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

Exports unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons from Hungary reached their lowest point in 2019 at 1.3 tonnes and peaked in 2021 at 12.3 tonnes, representing a 9.5-fold difference. In 2021, exports surged by 551.5% year-over-year. The largest decline of 40.5% was recorded in 2019.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, three key markets—Romania, Poland, and Serbia—collectively accounted for 99.7% of Hungary's total exports in kind of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons.

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 data indicates irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. The lowest export value for unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons from Hungary was in 2019 at 1.9 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2021 at 16.3 thousand US dollars, showing an 8.4-fold difference. In 2021, exports rose sharply by 586.2% compared to the previous year. The largest decline of 37.5% occurred in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Hungary's exports in value terms of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons were primarily directed towards Serbia and Romania, which together made up 96.4% of total flows, with other destinations playing a minor role.

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

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

Imports unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Hungary imported 123.4 tonnes of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, down 11.6% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 20.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.3%. The largest decline of 12.4% was recorded in 2019, while the largest increase of 2.7% occurred in 2020.

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

During 2018-2021, Germany and Czechia were the dominant suppliers of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons to Hungary, together accounting for 88.0% of total imports in kind, with other partners contributing less significantly.

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

Hungary imported approximately 166.8 thousand US dollars of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons in 2021, a decrease of 25.3% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 21.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 223.3 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 22.7%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Germany (52.6% of imports in value terms), Czechia (22.0%), and China (9.5%) remained the main sources for Hungary's imports of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons in value terms, jointly representing 84.2% 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