France: Market for Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium 2025

Market Size for Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium in France

In 2021, the French phosphorus, arsenic and selenium market decreased by -92% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption faced a dramatic shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports rose notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 126%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports from France, accounting for a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +16.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+81.0% per year) and Belgium (+10.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports from France, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 2.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +24.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+0.4% per year) and Finland (+35.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average phosphorus, arsenic and selenium export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($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 Germany (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium

Imports into France

In 2021, purchases abroad of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium decreased by -93.3% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 1,426%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium imports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 101%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium imports to France, together accounting for 71% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, China, Germany and Poland, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +52.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium to France, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Japan totaled +14.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+6.1% per year) and Belgium (-18.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average phosphorus, arsenic and selenium import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 525% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 565%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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