France: Antimony Oxides Market 2024

Antimony Oxides Market Size in France

In 2022, the French antimony oxides market decreased by -8.3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -23.5% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Antimony Oxides Production in France

In value terms, antimony oxides production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Antimony Oxides Exports

Exports from France

Antimony oxides exports from France rose slightly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 4.3% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +93.0% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 51%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, antimony oxides exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of antimony oxides exports from France, with a combined 58% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +13.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for antimony oxides exported from France worldwide, with a combined 59% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +12.2%, 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

In 2022, the average antimony oxides export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 24% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Antimony Oxides Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, antimony oxides imports into France shrank rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -38.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, posted mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 135%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, antimony oxides imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 89% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of antimony oxides imports to France, with a combined 97% share of total imports. Italy and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 2.3%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +10.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest antimony oxides suppliers to France, together accounting for 96% of total imports. Italy and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 1.6%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +10.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average antimony oxides import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 46% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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