France: Mercury Market 2022

Mercury Market Size in France

In 2021, the French mercury market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2019 indices. Mercury consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mercury Production in France

In value terms, mercury production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Mercury Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of mercuries decreased by -X% to X kg for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mercury exports declined notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg) was the main destination for mercury exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, mercury exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at -X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for mercury exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mercury export price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Belgium stood at $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+X%).

Mercury Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, overseas purchases of mercuries increased by X% to X kg, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mercury imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X kg), Germany (X kg) and Spain (X kg) were the main suppliers of mercury imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mercury suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +X%, saw 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 2021, the average mercury import price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform