France: Colloidal Precious Metals Market 2024

Colloidal Precious Metals Market Size in France

The French colloidal precious metals market shrank to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Colloidal Precious Metals Production in France

In value terms, colloidal precious metals production reduced modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Colloidal Precious Metals Exports

Exports from France

In 2023, the amount of colloidal precious metals, compounds and amalgams of precious metals (excluding silver nitrate) exported from France reduced to X tons, flattening at 2022. In general, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, colloidal precious metals exports fell to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of colloidal precious metals exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, Germany, Italy, Tunisia, Mexico, Algeria, Morocco, the United States, El Salvador and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for colloidal precious metals exported from France worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Spain, Iran, Denmark, Morocco, Tunisia, the United States, Poland, El Salvador, Algeria and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Iran, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 colloidal precious metals export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X,915 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, 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 Iran ($X,879 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iran (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Colloidal Precious Metals Imports

Imports into France

In 2023, approx. X tons of colloidal precious metals, compounds and amalgams of precious metals (excluding silver nitrate) were imported into France; which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, colloidal precious metals imports fell remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, imports saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of colloidal precious metals imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. The United States, Italy, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest colloidal precious metals suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, the United States, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, 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

In 2023, the average colloidal precious metals import price amounted to $X per kg, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform