France: Polyethylene Market 2024

Polyethylene Market Size in France

In 2022, the French polyethylene market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Polyethylene Production in France

In value terms, polyethylene production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Polyethylene Exports

Exports from France

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of primary polyethylene with a specific gravity of over X decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polyethylene exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 polyethylene exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for polyethylene exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, the UK, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland, Denmark and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average polyethylene export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Poland ($X per ton) and Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polyethylene Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of primary polyethylene with a specific gravity of over X imported into France declined slightly to X tons, which is down by X% on the year before. Overall, imports showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polyethylene imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest polyethylene supplier to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, polyethylene imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average polyethylene import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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