France: Market for Paints And Varnishes Dispersed Or Dissolved In A Non-Aqueous Medium 2024

Market Size for Paints And Varnishes Dispersed Or Dissolved In A Non-Aqueous Medium in France

The French non-aqueous paint and varnish market dropped rapidly to $X in 2022, waning by -31.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced downturn. Non-aqueous paint and varnish consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Paints And Varnishes Dispersed Or Dissolved In A Non-Aqueous Medium in France

In value terms, non-aqueous paint and varnish production shrank dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Paints And Varnishes Dispersed Or Dissolved In A Non-Aqueous Medium

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of paints and varnishes dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium were exported from France; dropping by -11.2% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 6.7%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-aqueous paint and varnish exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of non-aqueous paint and varnish exports from France, with a combined 43% share of total exports. Turkey, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the UK, Greece, Morocco, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +11.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-aqueous paint and varnish exported from France were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 42% share of total exports. Italy, Turkey, Poland, the UK, Greece, Morocco, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +8.4%, saw 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 non-aqueous paint and varnish export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 11%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 China (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paints And Varnishes Dispersed Or Dissolved In A Non-Aqueous Medium

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of paints and varnishes dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium decreased by -10.6% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, non-aqueous paint and varnish imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 25%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-aqueous paint and varnish imports to France, with a combined 53% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Spain, Poland, the UK and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +17.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest non-aqueous paint and varnish suppliers to France, with a combined 56% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Poland and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +19.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-aqueous paint and varnish import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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