France: Market for Paints And Varnishes, Based On Acrylic Or Vinyl Polymers, Aqueous Medium 2024

Market Size for Paints And Varnishes, Based On Acrylic Or Vinyl Polymers, Aqueous Medium in France

The French market for paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, aqueous medium expanded significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by 5.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Paints And Varnishes, Based On Acrylic Or Vinyl Polymers, Aqueous Medium in France

In value terms, production of paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, aqueous medium stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Paints And Varnishes, Based On Acrylic Or Vinyl Polymers, Aqueous Medium

Exports from France

After five years of growth, shipments abroad of paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, aqueous medium decreased by -19.7% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 24%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, aqueous medium contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 24%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, aqueous medium from France, with a combined 43% share of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, Hungary, Morocco, French Polynesia and New Caledonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +21.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, aqueous medium exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 35% of total exports. Germany, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, New Caledonia, Morocco, Hungary and French Polynesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +18.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 export price for paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, aqueous medium stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 9.7% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paints And Varnishes, Based On Acrylic Or Vinyl Polymers, Aqueous Medium

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, aqueous medium were imported into France; with an increase of 10% compared with 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +69.6% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, aqueous medium expanded to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, aqueous medium to France, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, aqueous medium from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +6.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-0.9% per year) and Italy (+7.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, aqueous medium to France, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-2.6% per year) and Italy (+3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, aqueous medium stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, 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 Spain (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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