France: Alkali Metals Market 2024

Alkali Metals Market Size in France

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the French alkali metals market, when its value decreased by -63.8% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Alkali Metals Production in France

In value terms, alkali metals production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Alkali Metals Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, alkali metals exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of alkali metals exports from France, with a combined 57% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +97.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest markets for alkali metals exported from France worldwide, together comprising 54% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Finland, with a CAGR of +81.0%, recorded 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

The average alkali metals export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -5.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 31%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Japan (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Alkali Metals Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, alkali metals imports into France surged to X tons, picking up by 56% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 68%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, alkali metals imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +79.9% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of alkali metals to France, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, alkali metals imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +11.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+23.6% per year) and Belgium (+40.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury to France, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+20.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+13.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average alkali metals import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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