France: Iron Oxide Pigments Market Overview 2020

Iron Oxide Pigments Market Size in France

The revenue of the iron oxide pigments market in France amounted to $X in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, iron oxide pigments consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Iron oxide pigments consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Iron Oxide Pigments Production in France

In value terms, iron oxide pigments production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, iron oxide pigments production, however, continues to indicate a measured setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, iron oxide pigments production reached its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, iron oxide pigments production growth remained at a lower figure.

Iron Oxide Pigments Exports

Exports from France

Iron oxide pigments exports from France stood at X tonnes in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, iron oxide pigments exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, iron oxide pigments exports reached their peak of X tonnes, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, iron oxide pigments exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, the total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2007 to 2018: its value 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 2018 figures, iron oxide pigments exports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tonnes) was the main destination for iron oxide pigments exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, iron oxide pigments exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tonnes), threefold. Spain (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for iron oxide pigments exported from France were Italy ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Italy experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average iron oxide pigments export price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the iron oxide pigments export price, however, continues to indicate an abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices for iron oxides and hydroxides reached their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Iron Oxide Pigments Imports

Imports into France

In 2018, the amount of iron oxides and hydroxides imported into France amounted to X tonnes, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, iron oxide pigments imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, iron oxide pigments imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, iron oxide pigments imports, however, continue to indicate a moderate descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, iron oxide pigments imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Germany (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of iron oxide pigments to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, iron oxide pigments imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tonnes), threefold. The U.S. (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron oxide pigments to France, comprising X% of total iron oxide pigments imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the U.S., with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average iron oxide pigments import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the iron oxide pigments import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Canada ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform