France: Market for Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) 2024

Market Size for Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) in France

The French calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 40% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 increased by +40.7% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) in France

In value terms, calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 145% against the previous year. Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN)

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) decreased by -42% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) exports declined to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -26.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 49%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main destinations of calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) exports from France, with a combined 68% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Romania, Estonia, Ireland, Switzerland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium and Luxembourg, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Estonia (with a CAGR of +40.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) exported from France were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 72% share of total exports. Spain, Ireland, Romania, Switzerland, Denmark, Italy, Estonia, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Estonia, with a CAGR of +41.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the average calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 52% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($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 Denmark (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN)

Imports into France

In 2021, imports of calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) into France rose notably to X tons, surging by 7.9% against 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) supplier to France, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium amounted to +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-0.5% per year) and Spain (+15.8% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) to France, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-1.9% per year) and Spain (+16.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 54% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild decline. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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