France: Acetone Market 2025

Acetone Market Size in France

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the French acetone market, when its value decreased by -15.6% to $X. In general, consumption showed a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Acetone Production in France

In value terms, acetone production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Acetone production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Acetone Exports

Exports from France

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of acetone increased by 85% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, acetone exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a pronounced increase. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for acetone exports from France, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, acetone exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled +10.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-9.2% per year) and Germany (+4.6% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for acetone exports from France, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to +12.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-7.7% per year) and Germany (+3.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average acetone export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 48% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, acetone export price increased by +83.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 58% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Acetone Imports

Imports into France

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of acetone decreased by -24.5% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 115%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, acetone imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 69%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of acetone imports to France, with a combined 79% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, the Netherlands and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +19.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest acetone suppliers to France were Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 85% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +15.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average acetone import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 58%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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