France: Compound Plasticisers Market 2024

Compound Plasticisers Market Size in France

In 2022, the French compound plasticisers market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption saw a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Compound Plasticisers Production in France

In value terms, compound plasticisers production contracted rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Compound Plasticisers Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics exported from France surged to X tons, increasing by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw modest growth. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, compound plasticisers exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated strong growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the main destinations of compound plasticisers exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Spain, Mexico, Denmark and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average compound plasticisers export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Compound Plasticisers Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, compound plasticisers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a notable 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 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of compound plasticisers to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, compound plasticisers imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Morocco (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average compound plasticisers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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