France: Silicates Market 2024

Silicates Market Size in France

The French silicates market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Silicates Production in France

In value terms, silicates production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a tangible expansion 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, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Silicates Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, silicates exports from France contracted slightly to X tons, approximately reflecting 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, silicates exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a significant expansion from 2021 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last one years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of silicates exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Turkey and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2021 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for silicates exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Switzerland, Luxembourg, Turkey, Spain and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average silicates export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated significant growth from 2021 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last one-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2021 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Silicates Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, silicates imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a tangible expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of silicates to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, silicates imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average silicates import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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