France: Market for Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides 2024

Market Size for Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in France

In 2022, the French market for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in France

In value terms, production of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Denmark stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Kuwait (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides

Imports into France

For the third consecutive year, France recorded growth in overseas purchases of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxide and hydroxide to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Korea stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxide and hydroxide suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Chile, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average import price for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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