France: Dichloromethane Market 2024

Dichloromethane Market Size in France

In 2021, the French dichloromethane market decreased by -96.5% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a sharp decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dichloromethane Production in France

In value terms, dichloromethane production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Dichloromethane Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, exports of dichloromethane (methylene chloride) from France soared to X tons, picking up by 20% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 31%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, dichloromethane exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of dichloromethane exports from France, together comprising 46% of total exports. Italy, the United States, Germany, Belgium, Hungary, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Brazil and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +61.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for dichloromethane exported from France were Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 45% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Germany, the United States, Belgium, Hungary, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Poland, Brazil and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 39%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +72.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average dichloromethane export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 57% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 the United States (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dichloromethane Imports

Imports into France

For the third consecutive year, France recorded decline in supplies from abroad of dichloromethane (methylene chloride), which decreased by -20.2% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dichloromethane imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dichloromethane to France, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, dichloromethane imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. Switzerland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-18.3% per year) and Switzerland (+44.3% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dichloromethane (methylene chloride) to France, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +5.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-13.8% per year) and Italy (+14.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dichloromethane import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, dichloromethane import price increased by +101.4% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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