France - Silicones (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

France: Silicone Market Overview 2019

Silicone Market Size in France

The revenue of the silicone market in France amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, silicone consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the silicone market reached their peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the silicone market stood at a somewhat lower level.

Silicone Production in France

Silicone production in France amounted to X tonnes in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the silicone production attained its maximum volume in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Silicone Exports

Exports from France

Silicone exports from France stood at X tonnes in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The exports peaked in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, silicone exports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, silicone exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the silicone exports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes) were the main destinations of silicone exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. The UK, China, Belgium, the U.S., Norway, the Czech Republic, South Korea, Brazil and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, largest markets for silicone exported from France were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, the UK, Belgium, the U.S., Poland, South Korea, Brazil, the Czech Republic and Norway, which together accounted for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, South Korea (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average silicone export price amounted to $X per tonne, coming up by X% against the previous year. Overall, silicone export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for silicones (in primary forms) reached its peak figure level of $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while average price for exports to Norway ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to China (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Silicone Imports

Imports into France

Silicone imports into France stood at X tonnes in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, silicone imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the silicone imports reached its peak figure volume of X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, silicone imports totaled $X in 2017. In general, silicone imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the silicone imports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and the U.S. (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of silicone imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Japan, Spain and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the U.S. ($X) were the largest silicone suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. The UK, Japan, the Netherlands and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the UK (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the average silicone import price amounted to $X per tonne, coming up by X% against the previous year. Overall, silicone import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for silicones (in primary forms) reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the average import prices for silicones (in primary forms) failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while price for Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by the Netherlands (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.