France: Market for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals 2024

Market Size for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals in France

The French market for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a mild downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals in France

In value terms, production of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 20%. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Exports from France

In 2021, approx. X tons of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals were exported from France; with an increase of 17% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals from France, together accounting for 59% of total exports. South Korea, China, Spain, Egypt, Brazil, the UK, Morocco, Turkey, Norway and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of +113.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chlorides and phosphorus oxychloride and halides exported from France were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 52% share of total exports. South Korea, China, Brazil, Egypt, the UK, Spain, Morocco, Turkey, Austria and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Norway, with a CAGR of +60.4%, saw 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

In 2021, the average export price for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 25%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Belgium (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Imports into France

In 2021, purchases abroad of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals reached $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest chlorides and phosphorus oxychloride and halides supplier to France, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), tenfold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+41.0% per year) and Russia (+6.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals to France, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled -6.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-4.3% per year) and Russia (+3.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -12.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 11%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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