France: Sulphonamides Market 2025

Sulphonamides Market Size in France

In 2021, the French sulphonamides market increased by 46% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +107.1% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphonamides Production in France

In value terms, sulphonamides production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 21%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Sulphonamides Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of sulphonamides, when their volume decreased by -21.6% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 66%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, sulphonamides exports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +55.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 20%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main destinations of sulphonamides exports from France, together accounting for 47% of total exports. China, Belgium, Algeria, Russia, Poland, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey, Israel and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Algeria (with a CAGR of +37.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sulphonamides exported from France were Ireland ($X), China ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together accounting for 41% of total exports. Russia, Germany, Poland, Belgium, Italy, Algeria, Egypt, Spain, Turkey and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Algeria, with a CAGR of +39.0%, recorded 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

The average sulphonamides export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, sulphonamides export price decreased by -7.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Belgium (+23.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphonamides Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, supplies from abroad of sulphonamides increased by 38% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after five years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, sulphonamides imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 205% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of sulphonamides imports to France, with a combined 69% share of total imports. The United States, China, Ireland, Italy and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +147.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphonamides to France, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium amounted to +25.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-6.3% per year) and Ireland (+132.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sulphonamides import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 178%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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