France: Zinc Oxide Market 2025

Zinc Oxide Market Size in France

In 2022, the French zinc oxide market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Zinc Oxide Production in France

In value terms, zinc oxide production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Zinc Oxide Exports

Exports from France

Zinc oxide exports from France dropped slightly to X tons in 2022, flattening at the year before. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, zinc oxide exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of zinc oxide exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for zinc oxide and zinc peroxide exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average zinc oxide export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

Zinc Oxide Imports

Imports into France

Zinc oxide imports into France reduced to X tons in 2022, falling by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc oxide imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of zinc oxide imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Germany, Spain and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest zinc oxide suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Poland, Germany, Mexico, Peru, Spain and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average zinc oxide import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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