France: Hydantoin Market 2025

Hydantoin Market Size in France

The French hydantoin market declined to $X in 2022, waning by -8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hydantoin Production in France

In value terms, hydantoin production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 39%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Hydantoin Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, hydantoin exports from France contracted significantly to X tons, waning by -23.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, hydantoin exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for hydantoin exports from France, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, hydantoin exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tunisia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 2.6% share.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at -4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (+4,314.8% per year) and Belgium (+420.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for hydantoin and its derivatives exports from France, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 5.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 1.7% share.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +34.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+548.8% per year) and Tunisia (+1,238.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hydantoin export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2021 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.7%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2021 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+40.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Hydantoin Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, hydantoin imports into France fell significantly to X tons, which is down by -27.5% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hydantoin imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of hydantoin imports to France, with a combined 72% share of total imports. India, the Netherlands, Israel, the UK, China and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +122.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest hydantoin suppliers to France were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +123.0%, saw 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 hydantoin import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -15.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, hydantoin import price decreased by -42.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 55%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+19.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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