France: Sodium Phosphates Market 2025

Sodium Phosphates Market Size in France

The French sodium phosphates market shrank markedly to $X in 2021, waning by -29.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate significant growth. Sodium phosphates consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sodium Phosphates Production in France

In value terms, sodium phosphates production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 26%. Sodium phosphates production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Sodium Phosphates Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, approx. X tons of phosphates of mono- or di-sodium were exported from France; increasing by 13% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sodium phosphates exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main destinations of sodium phosphates exports from France, with a combined 53% share of total exports. Italy, Spain, the UK, Belgium, Malaysia, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Ireland and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +35.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for sodium phosphates exported from France worldwide, with a combined 52% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Spain, the UK, Belgium, Malaysia, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Ireland and Algeria, which together accounted for a further 35%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +33.6%, saw 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

In 2021, the average sodium phosphates export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 46%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Algeria (+21.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sodium Phosphates Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, sodium phosphates imports into France fell to X tons, shrinking by -5.3% against 2020. In general, imports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 146%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sodium phosphates imports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 29%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest sodium phosphates supplier to France, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, sodium phosphates imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at -6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-2.8% per year) and Belgium (+0.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of phosphates of mono- or di-sodium to France, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+4.6% per year) and the Netherlands (-3.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sodium phosphates import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, sodium phosphates import price increased by +54.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 80%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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