France: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2025

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in France

The French mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in France

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports from France

In 2021, the amount of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exported from France skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from France, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +575.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Singapore ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exported from France worldwide, with a combined 88% share of total exports. China lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 4.9%.

China, with a CAGR of +376.7%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 29% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild descent. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Germany (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports into France

In 2021, supplies from abroad of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes supplier to France, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium totaled +28.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-7.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+21.3% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes to France, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium totaled +25.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-13.9% per year) and South Korea (-6.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -8.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 27%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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