France - Silicates, Commercial Alkali Metal Silicates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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France - Silicates, Commercial Alkali Metal Silicates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Article Publishing Date: Dec 19, 2022

France's Silicate Price Peaks at $648 per Ton, Fluctuating Wildly over 2022

France Silicates Import Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the silicates price stood at $648 per ton (CIF, France), with an increase of 5% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from January 2022 to September 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +14.6% over the last eight-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2022 figures, silicates import price increased by +12.7% against April 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2022 when the average import price increased by 133% month-to-month. The import price peaked in September 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Italy ($1,427 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($457 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+29.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

France Silicates Imports

After two months of decline, purchases abroad of silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates increased by 58% to 6K tons in September 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Imports peaked at 14K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silicates imports surged to $3.9M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, total imports indicated a notable expansion from January 2022 to September 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.8% over the last eight-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2022 figures, imports increased by +65.6% against August 2022 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

France Silicates Imports by Country

In September 2022, Spain (3.9K tons) constituted the largest silicates supplier to France, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, silicates imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (956 tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (457 tons), with a 7.6% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Spain totaled -11.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Belgium (-1.2% per month) and Germany (+3.1% per month).

In value terms, Spain ($2M) constituted the largest supplier of silicates to France, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($437K), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 11% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Spain stood at +15.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Belgium (-4.6% per month) and the Netherlands (-1.6% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silicates market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.


Product coverage:
• Prodcom 20136240 - Silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates
Country coverage:
• France

Data coverage:
• Market volume and value
• Per Capita consumption
• Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
• Trade (exports and imports) in France
• Export and import prices
• Market trends, drivers and restraints
• Key market players and their profiles

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1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
2. How to load your idle production capacity
3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
4. How to increase your profit margins
5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
7. How to outsource production to other countries
8. How to prepare your business for global expansion
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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance

3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.4
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

7.1
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries

8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports

9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2007-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2007-2022
Figure 8:
Market Forecast To 2030
Figure 9:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 10:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 14:
Exports And Growth
Figure 15:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 16:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 17:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 18:
Imports And Growth
Figure 19:
Import Prices
Figure 20:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 21:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 22:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 29:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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