France: Polyethylene Binder Market 2025

Polyethylene Binder Market Size in France

In 2022, the French polyethylene binder market increased by 6.8% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Polyethylene Binder Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of polyethylene or polypropylene binder or baler (agricultural) twines, when their volume decreased by -33.2% to X tons. In general, exports faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polyethylene binder exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for polyethylene binder exports from France, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, polyethylene binder exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium amounted to +1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-31.6% per year) and Italy (-4.5% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for polyethylene or polypropylene binder or baler (agricultural) twines exports from France, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 9.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled +3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-32.8% per year) and Switzerland (-10.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average polyethylene binder export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($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 Uruguay (+41.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polyethylene Binder Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, imports of polyethylene or polypropylene binder or baler (agricultural) twines into France fell to X tons, dropping by -9.1% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polyethylene binder imports totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 36%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of polyethylene binder to France, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, polyethylene binder imports from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Portugal was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+18.0% per year) and Germany (+3.0% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of polyethylene or polypropylene binder or baler (agricultural) twines to France, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 29% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Portugal stood at +1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+19.6% per year) and Germany (+5.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average polyethylene binder import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 22% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level 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 Germany ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) and Hungary ($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 (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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