France: Market for Antimony and Articles Thereof 2024

Market Size for Antimony and Articles Thereof in France

The French antimony and articles thereof market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 40% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted significant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Antimony and Articles Thereof in France

In value terms, antimony and articles thereof production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 61,113,500%. Antimony and articles thereof production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Antimony and Articles Thereof

Exports from France

Antimony and articles thereof exports from France reduced remarkably to X kg in 2022, dropping by -79.1% on the year before. Overall, exports faced a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 92,960% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, antimony and articles thereof exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 15,691%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for antimony and articles thereof exports from France, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, antimony and articles thereof exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X kg), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +34.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+32.4% per year) and the United States (-20.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for antimony and articles thereof exports from France, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with an 8.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +44.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+31.9% per year) and Spain (+29.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average antimony and articles thereof export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 159% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 571%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+22.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Antimony and Articles Thereof

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of antimony and articles thereof imported into France soared to X tons, jumping by 53% against the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 2,524%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, antimony and articles thereof imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,294% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest antimony and articles thereof supplier to France, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, antimony and articles thereof imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at +175.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+413.4% per year) and the United States (+42.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest antimony and articles thereof suppliers to France were Austria ($X), the UK ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 86% of total imports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +457.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average antimony and articles thereof import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -46.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 266% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+50.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform