France: Market for Chromium Ores and Concentrates 2024

Market Size for Chromium Ores and Concentrates in France

The French chromium ore and concentrate market fell remarkably to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Chromium ore and concentrate consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chromium Ores and Concentrates

Exports from France

Chromium ore and concentrate exports from France declined to X tons in 2022, falling by X% against 2021. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, chromium ore and concentrate exports expanded to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of chromium ore and concentrate exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. Poland, Italy, Portugal and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chromium ore and concentrate export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Imports of Chromium Ores and Concentrates

Imports into France

Chromium ore and concentrate imports into France declined markedly to X tons in 2022, falling by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, chromium ore and concentrate imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Albania (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of chromium ore and concentrate imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest chromium ore and concentrate suppliers to France, together comprising X% of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average chromium ore and concentrate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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