France: Market for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths 2025

Market Size for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in France

The French market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in France

In value terms, production of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 28%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Exports from France

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths, when their volume increased by 17% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 5.2%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from France, accounting for a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Canada (X tons), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled +5.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (-1.7% per year) and Canada (-4.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths exported from France were the UK ($X), China ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined 48% share of total exports. Spain, Canada, the United States, Mexico, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +51.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 export price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -18.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 35% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined markedly in the following year.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 the UK (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Imports into France

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths, when their volume increased by 55% to X tons. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to France, with a combined 82% share of total imports. Belgium, South Korea, China, Poland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +520.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths suppliers to France, with a combined 76% share of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Belgium, China, Poland and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 17%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +420.3%, 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 2021, the average import price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $X per ton, falling by -8.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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