France: Ammonium Nitrate Market 2024

Ammonium Nitrate Market Size in France

In 2021, the French ammonium nitrate market increased by 62% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible decrease. Ammonium nitrate consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ammonium Nitrate Production in France

In value terms, ammonium nitrate production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 22%. Ammonium nitrate production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Ammonium Nitrate Exports

Exports from France

Ammonium nitrate exports from France dropped significantly to X tons in 2021, waning by -26.6% compared with the year before. Overall, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ammonium nitrate exports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Guinea (X tons) were the main destinations of ammonium nitrate exports from France, together accounting for 69% of total exports. Israel, Romania, Poland, Bulgaria, the UK, Mauritania, Croatia, Jordan and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +66.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ammonium nitrate exported from France were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Guinea ($X), with a combined 71% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Mauritania, Romania, Israel, Bulgaria, Poland, the UK, Croatia, Jordan and Spain, which together accounted for a further 20%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Croatia, with a CAGR of +64.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 ammonium nitrate export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Belgium (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ammonium Nitrate Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, supplies from abroad of ammonium nitrate was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ammonium nitrate imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Lithuania (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of ammonium nitrate imports to France, with a combined 67% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Poland, the Netherlands and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +170.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest ammonium nitrate suppliers to France were Belgium ($X), Lithuania ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 65% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, the UK, Sweden and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 33%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +158.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average ammonium nitrate import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 47% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild descent. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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