France: Trichloroethylene And Tetrachloroethylene Market 2024

Trichloroethylene And Tetrachloroethylene Market Size in France

The French trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene market reduced sharply to $X in 2021, declining by -41.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Trichloroethylene And Tetrachloroethylene Production in France

In value terms, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 15%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Trichloroethylene And Tetrachloroethylene Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, approx. X tons of trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) were exported from France; jumping by 28% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene exports from France, together accounting for 73% of total exports. Russia, Germany, Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +7.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene exported from France were Italy ($X), the UK ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 63% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Russia, Spain, Germany, Portugal and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 30%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Portugal, with a CAGR of -0.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 31% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Netherlands (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Trichloroethylene And Tetrachloroethylene Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) imported into France declined to X tons, waning by -8.8% against 2020. In general, imports showed a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene to France, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to -21.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+5.8% per year) and Belgium (-18.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) to France, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 7.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -16.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-3.3% per year) and Belgium (-24.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene import price increased by +35.3% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 37%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 United States (+24.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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