France: Pyrites Market 2022

Pyrites Market Size in France

In 2021, the French pyrites market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pyrites Production in France

In value terms, pyrites production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Pyrites Exports

Exports from France

For the seventh consecutive year, France recorded growth in overseas shipments of pyrites, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, pyrites exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and the UK (X tonnes) were the main destinations of pyrites exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the UK ($X), Italy ($X) and Portugal ($X) were the largest markets for pyrites exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 pyrites export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (-X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pyrites Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, purchases abroad of pyrites decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2011, thus ending a nine-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2020, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, pyrites imports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of pyrites imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest pyrites suppliers to France, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average pyrites import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform