France: Market for Sulphates Of Barium Or Aluminium 2024

Market Size for Sulphates Of Barium Or Aluminium in France

In 2022, the French barium or aluminium sulphates market increased by 5.8% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Sulphates Of Barium Or Aluminium

Exports from France

In 2022, barium or aluminium sulphates exports from France surged to X tons, increasing by 61% compared with the year before. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 553% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, barium or aluminium sulphates exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 429%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of barium or aluminium sulphates exports from France, together comprising 71% of total exports. Morocco, Austria, Belgium, Congo, Spain, Croatia, the UK, Portugal and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +672.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sulphates of barium or aluminium exports from France, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to +180.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+19.5% per year) and Morocco (+46.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average barium or aluminium sulphates export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 65% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Iran (+26.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sulphates Of Barium Or Aluminium

Imports into France

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of sulphates of barium or aluminium decreased by -9.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, barium or aluminium sulphates imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of barium or aluminium sulphates imports to France, with a combined 88% share of total imports. Germany and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +5.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest barium or aluminium sulphates suppliers to France, together comprising 69% of total imports. Germany and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +5.4%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average barium or aluminium sulphates import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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