France: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in France

The French organic surface active agent market rose modestly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in France

In value terms, organic surface active agent production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of organic surface active agents was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of organic surface active agent exports from France, with a combined 37% share of total exports. The UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, the United States, Namibia, Russia, Poland, Turkey, China and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Namibia (with a CAGR of +332.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for organic surface active agent exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 35% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the UK, China, the United States, Poland, the Netherlands, Russia, Namibia, the Czech Republic and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Namibia, with a CAGR of +317.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average organic surface active agent export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($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 China (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports into France

In 2021, purchases abroad of organic surface active agents increased by 6.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 16%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest organic surface active agent supplier to France, accounting for a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, organic surface active agent imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+14.2% per year) and Italy (+0.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agents to France, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+4.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+5.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average organic surface active agent import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($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 (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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