France: Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Market 2024

Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Market Size in France

The French aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 672% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Production in France

In value terms, aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of naphthalene and other aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures were exported from France; dropping by -32.9% on the previous year. In general, exports recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 114%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 262% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures exports from France, together comprising 87% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +25.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the United States ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures exported from France worldwide, with a combined 87% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +24.7%, 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

In 2022, the average aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 39% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Belgium ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and Gibraltar ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of naphthalene and other aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures were imported into France; rising by 4.9% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 195%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 121%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures imports to France, together accounting for 85% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +7.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures suppliers to France were Turkey ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 86% of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +28.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures import price increased by +72.1% against 2020 indices. 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+26.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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