France: Market for Alkali or Alkaline-Earth Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium and Yttrium, Mercury 2024

Market Size for Alkali or Alkaline-Earth Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium and Yttrium, Mercury in France

For the third consecutive year, the French market for alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Alkali or Alkaline-Earth Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium and Yttrium, Mercury in France

In value terms, alkali and rare earth metals production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a significant increase. Alkali and rare earth metals production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Alkali or Alkaline-Earth Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium and Yttrium, Mercury

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, alkali and rare earth metals exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of alkali and rare earth metals exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. India, the Czech Republic, Thailand and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for alkali and rare earth metals exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. India, the Czech Republic, Thailand and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($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 India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Alkali or Alkaline-Earth Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium and Yttrium, Mercury

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, alkali and rare earth metals imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest alkali and rare earth metals supplier to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, alkali and rare earth metals imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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