France: Feldspar Market 2024

Feldspar Market Size in France

The French feldspar market stood at $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Feldspar Production in France

In value terms, feldspar production dropped modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Feldspar Exports

Exports from France

In 2023, the amount of feldspar exported from France fell to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the year before. Overall, exports saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, feldspar exports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for feldspar exports from France, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, feldspar exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average feldspar export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Feldspar Imports

Imports into France

Feldspar imports into France dropped dramatically to X tons in 2023, falling by X% on 2022. Over the period under review, total imports 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, feldspar imports contracted to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of feldspar imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of feldspar to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average feldspar import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, feldspar import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform