France: Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Market 2024

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Market Size in France

The French styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by -14.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Production in France

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) copolymers in primary forms, when their volume decreased by -35.5% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 139%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Luxembourg (X tons), China (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) were the main destinations of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers exports from France, with a combined 62% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +235.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for styrene-acrylonitrile (san) copolymers in primary forms exports from France, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at +54.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (+37.0% per year) and Germany (+17.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 39% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($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 China (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Imports

Imports into France

Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers imports into France dropped significantly to X tons in 2022, declining by -35.7% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers imports to France, together accounting for 84% of total imports. Italy, Austria, Spain and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +20.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers suppliers to France, with a combined 85% share of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +17.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 22% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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