France: Polycarbonate Market Overview 2020

Polycarbonate Market Size in France

The revenue of the polycarbonate market in France amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, polycarbonate consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Polycarbonate consumption peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Polycarbonate Production in France

In value terms, polycarbonate production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, polycarbonate production continues to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, polycarbonate production reached its peak figure level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Polycarbonate Exports

Exports from France

In 2018, the exports of polycarbonates (in primary forms) from France stood at X tonnes, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, polycarbonate exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, polycarbonate exports reached their maximum at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, polycarbonate exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, polycarbonate exports, however, continue to indicate moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and Tunisia (X tonnes) were the main destinations of polycarbonate exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Morocco, Slovakia, Portugal, Belgium, Poland, Hungary, the Netherlands, Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kazakhstan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for polycarbonate exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Morocco, Slovakia, Portugal, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main countries of destination, Kazakhstan (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average polycarbonate export price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Hungary, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polycarbonate Imports

Imports into France

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of polycarbonates (in primary forms) were imported into France; lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, polycarbonate imports continue to indicate a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polycarbonate imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, polycarbonate imports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of polycarbonate imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Spain, Thailand and South Korea, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Korea, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest polycarbonate suppliers to France were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Belgium, South Korea and Thailand, which together accounted for a further X Korea experienced the highest growth rate of imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average polycarbonate import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the polycarbonate import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average import prices for polycarbonates (in primary forms) attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for polycarbonates (in primary forms) remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform