Israel: Hydrogen Fluoride Market Overview 2021

Hydrogen Fluoride Market Size in Israel

In 2019, the Israeli hydrogen fluoride market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Hydrogen Fluoride Exports

Exports from Israel

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) decreased by X% to X kg in 2019. In general, exports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2015 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hydrogen fluoride exports amounted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X kg) was the main destination for hydrogen fluoride exports from Israel, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the U.S. stood at +X%.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the U.S. totaled -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average hydrogen fluoride export price amounted to $X per tonne, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the U.S..

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the U.S. amounted to -X% per year.

Hydrogen Fluoride Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2019, supplies from abroad of hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports saw a moderate expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hydrogen fluoride imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Overall, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The U.S. (X tonnes), Japan (X tonnes) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of hydrogen fluoride imports to Israel, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Taiwan (Chinese), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hydrogen fluoride suppliers to Israel were the U.S. ($X), Japan ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Taiwan (Chinese) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average hydrogen fluoride import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2018, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per tonne), while the price for Egypt ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of hydrogen fluoride consumption in 2019 were China (449K tonnes), the U.S. (255K tonnes) and India (186K tonnes), with a combined 49% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by South Korea, Russia, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan (Chinese), Iran and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 24%.

What are the largest producers of hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) in the world?

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China (715K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of hydrogen fluoride production, comprising approx. 39% of total volume. Moreover, hydrogen fluoride production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (188K tonnes), fourfold. Mexico (168K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) to Israel?

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In value terms, the largest hydrogen fluoride suppliers to Israel were the U.S. ($1.1M), Japan ($857K) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($440K), with a combined 90% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) in Israel?

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The average hydrogen fluoride export price stood at $1,312 per tonne in 2019, stabilizing at the previous year.

What is the average import price for hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) in Israel?

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The average hydrogen fluoride import price stood at $2,216 per tonne in 2019, reducing by -8.5% against the previous year.