France: Hydrogen Fluoride Market 2024

Hydrogen Fluoride Market Size in France

For the third consecutive year, the French hydrogen fluoride market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 2.9% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +69.6% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Hydrogen Fluoride Production in France

In value terms, hydrogen fluoride production expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Hydrogen Fluoride Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, exports of hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) from France stood at X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, hydrogen fluoride exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for hydrogen fluoride exports from France, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, hydrogen fluoride exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 2.8% share.

From 2021 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (0.0% per year) and Germany (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for hydrogen fluoride exported from France were Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 84% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, which accounted for a further 8.1%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of 0.0%, 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.

Hydrogen Fluoride Imports

Imports into France

For the third consecutive year, France recorded growth in supplies from abroad of hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid), which increased by 16% to X tons in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +85.2% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, hydrogen fluoride imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +108.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest hydrogen fluoride supplier to France, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, hydrogen fluoride imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+50.0% per year) and Spain (+2.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) to France, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+43.5% per year) and Spain (+1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average hydrogen fluoride import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -2.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 11%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Italy ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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