France: Antibiotic Market 2024

Antibiotic Market Size in France

For the third year in a row, the French antibiotic market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -7.9% to $X in 2021. Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -35.7% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Antibiotic Production in France

In value terms, antibiotic production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 60% against the previous year. Antibiotic production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Antibiotic Exports

Exports from France

Antibiotic exports from France fell dramatically to X tons in 2021, shrinking by -18.6% against the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, antibiotic exports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of antibiotic exports from France, with a combined 83% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Morocco, the Netherlands, Belgium, Algeria, Poland, Ireland, Germany, Tunisia and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +10.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for antibiotics exports from France, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at +10.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-12.7% per year) and the UK (+1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average antibiotic export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 83%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Italy (+23.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Antibiotic Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, imports of antibiotics into France contracted sharply to X tons, falling by -19.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, antibiotic imports declined to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 26%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of antibiotic imports to France, with a combined 59% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Spain, the United States and Ireland, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +21.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of antibiotics to France, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +46.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-9.6% per year) and Belgium (+49.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average antibiotic import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 23% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+23.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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