France: Ethylene Market 2025

Ethylene Market Size in France

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in the French ethylene market, when its value increased by 18% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a deep setback. Ethylene consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ethylene Production in France

In value terms, ethylene production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Ethylene Exports

Exports from France

Ethylene exports from France rose markedly to X tons in 2021, growing by 10% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 69% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 97%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of ethylene exports from France, together comprising 76% of total exports. Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +121.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ethylene exported from France were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 77% share of total exports. Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +52.4%, recorded 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

The average ethylene export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 65% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 Spain (-1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ethylene Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, overseas purchases of ethylene were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 468%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 341% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ethylene to France, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, ethylene imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Norway (X tons), with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium totaled +34.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-5.4% per year) and Norway (+32.2% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ethylene to France, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Norway, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium totaled +38.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-5.1% per year) and Norway (+34.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ethylene import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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