France: Mercury Market 2024

Mercury Market Size in France

In 2021, the French mercury market increased by 21% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Mercury Production in France

In value terms, mercury production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 5.1%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Mercury Exports

Exports from France

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of mercuries decreased by -95.7% to X kg in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 265% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mercury exports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,669%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X kg) was the main destination for mercury exports from France, accounting for a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, mercury exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland stood at +2.3%.

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for mercuries exports from France, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland stood at +1.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mercury export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 234% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 857%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Mercury Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, purchases abroad of mercuries increased by 137% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 990%. 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, mercury imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 285%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X kg) constituted the largest mercury supplier to France, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, mercury imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X kg), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X kg), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +31.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+23.2% per year) and the UK (+24.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mercuries to France, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 30% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +32.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+21.2% per year) and the Netherlands (-4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mercury import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 110% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, 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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for New Caledonia ($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 (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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