France: Complex Fluorine Salts Market 2024

Complex Fluorine Salts Market Size in France

The French complex fluorine salts market fell significantly to $X in 2021, which is down by -17.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Complex fluorine salts consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell notably in the following year.

Complex Fluorine Salts Production in France

In value terms, complex fluorine salts production shrank notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 216%. Complex fluorine salts production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Complex Fluorine Salts Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, complex fluorine salts exports from France surged to X tons, growing by 559% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, complex fluorine salts exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for complex fluorine salts exports from France, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, complex fluorine salts exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy stood at +50.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+44.2% per year) and Spain (+36.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for complex fluorine salts exported from France worldwide, with a combined 64% share of total exports. Belgium, the UK, Poland and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +214.4%, 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

In 2021, the average complex fluorine salts export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -13.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Saudi Arabia (+38.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Complex Fluorine Salts Imports

Imports into France

Complex fluorine salts imports into France rose remarkably to X tons in 2021, picking up by 13% compared with 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, complex fluorine salts imports stood at $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of complex fluorine salts imports to France, with a combined 82% share of total imports. The UK, Germany, Tunisia, the Netherlands and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +42.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest complex fluorine salts suppliers to France were Italy ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 67% share of total imports. Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, Tunisia and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +34.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average complex fluorine salts import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+20.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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