France: Market for Iodine, Fluorine And Bromine 2024

Market Size for Iodine, Fluorine And Bromine in France

The French iodine, fluorine and bromine market rose sharply to $X in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Iodine, Fluorine And Bromine

Exports from France

In 2021, the amount of iodine, fluorine and bromine exported from France skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 64% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, iodine, fluorine and bromine exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for iodine, fluorine and bromine exports from France, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, iodine, fluorine and bromine exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to +33.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+46.6% per year) and Germany (+8.1% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for iodine, fluorine and bromine exported from France worldwide, together comprising 79% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +43.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average iodine, fluorine and bromine export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 49%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 India (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Iodine, Fluorine And Bromine

Imports into France

For the third year in a row, France recorded decline in purchases abroad of iodine, fluorine and bromine, which decreased by -5.6% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, iodine, fluorine and bromine imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of iodine, fluorine and bromine to France, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, iodine, fluorine and bromine imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Jordan (X tons), sixfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium amounted to +16.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (-12.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+0.8% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iodine, fluorine and bromine to France, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at +16.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-4.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+0.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average iodine, fluorine and bromine import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 37% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+30.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :