France: Polycarbonate Market 2024

Polycarbonate Market Size in France

The French polycarbonate market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Polycarbonate Production in France

In value terms, polycarbonate production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 8.1% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Polycarbonate Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of polycarbonates (in primary forms) exported from France reduced to X tons, with a decrease of -14.2% on 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +19.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, polycarbonate exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +44.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of polycarbonate exports from France, together accounting for 48% of total exports. Spain, Tunisia, Latvia, Morocco, Algeria and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of +56.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for polycarbonate exported from France worldwide, together comprising 42% of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, Morocco, Algeria, Latvia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Among the main countries of destination, Algeria, with a CAGR of +61.9%, recorded 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

The average polycarbonate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 16%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 Tunisia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polycarbonate Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of polycarbonates (in primary forms) were imported into France; shrinking by -11.5% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 14%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, polycarbonate imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of polycarbonate imports to France, together comprising 75% of total imports. Spain, Belgium, Poland, South Korea and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

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 +30.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest polycarbonate suppliers to France were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 77% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Belgium, Poland, South Korea and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 19%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +28.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 polycarbonate import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Italy ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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