France: Anti-Freezing Preparations Market 2024

Anti-Freezing Preparations Market Size in France

The French anti-freezing preparations market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -16.1% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Anti-Freezing Preparations Production in France

In value terms, anti-freezing preparations production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -21.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 38%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Anti-Freezing Preparations Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, the amount of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids exported from France reached X tons, growing by 10% against 2020 figures. In general, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +99.5% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anti-freezing preparations exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +59.6% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 51%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of anti-freezing preparations exports from France, with a combined 45% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +53.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for anti-freezing preparations exported from France were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 44% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Hungary, Algeria, Spain, Turkey, Italy, Russia, the Netherlands, the UK, Switzerland and Poland, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +47.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average anti-freezing preparations export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Hungary (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Anti-Freezing Preparations Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, overseas purchases of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -23.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anti-freezing preparations imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest anti-freezing preparations supplier to France, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, anti-freezing preparations imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium stood at +1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-1.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+15.5% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids to France, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at +2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+15.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average anti-freezing preparations import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 UK (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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