France - Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingExport of Dichloromethane in France Plummets to $28M in 2023
France Dichloromethane Exports
In 2023, shipments abroad of dichloromethane (methylene chloride) decreased by -25.3% to 24K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at 45K tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, dichloromethane exports dropped dramatically to $28M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $39M in 2022, and then contracted notably in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Dichloromethane in France (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Spain | 4.8 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 8.0 | 10.5 | 8.0 |
| Italy | 0.8 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 4.6 | 6.1 | 4.3 |
| United Kingdom | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Switzerland | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Belgium | 6.9 | 5.5 | 4.2 | 5.7 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 2.0 |
| Germany | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Hungary | N/A | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Turkey | 1.2 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.1 | N/A | 2.7 | 2.2 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| Others | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 11.0 | 10.6 | 5.2 |
| Total | 20.3 | 19.5 | 18.2 | 16.7 | 17.1 | 21.3 | 20.0 | 19.7 | 37.0 | 39.0 | 27.6 |
Exports by Country
Spain (6K tons), Italy (4K tons) and the UK (3.9K tons) were the main destinations of dichloromethane exports from France, together comprising 58% of total exports. Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Hungary and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +58.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for dichloromethane exported from France were Spain ($8M), Italy ($4.3M) and the UK ($2.6M), with a combined 54% share of total exports. Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Hungary and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.
Among the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of +66.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the dichloromethane price amounted to $1,155 per ton (FOB, France), which is down by -5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $1,220 per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($1,468 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($676 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the dichloromethane market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
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Country coverage:
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1. INTRODUCTION
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
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- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
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- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
