France: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in France

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the French organic surface active agent market, when its value decreased by X% to less than $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in France

In value terms, organic surface active agent production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Organic surface active agent production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of organic surface active agents were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of organic surface active agent exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, the United States, Poland, Russia, Turkey, China, the Czech Republic and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for organic surface active agent exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, the UK, China, the United States, the Netherlands, Poland, Brazil, Russia, the Czech Republic and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average organic surface active agent export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of organic surface active agents imported into France rose remarkably to X tons, growing by X% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest organic surface active agent supplier to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, organic surface active agent imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average organic surface active agent import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform