France: Sulphites Market 2024

Sulphites Market Size in France

In 2022, the French sulphites market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Sulphites Production in France

In value terms, sulphites production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sulphites Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of sulphites decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphites exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of sulphites exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. Italy, the United States, the Netherlands, South Africa, Switzerland, Germany, Tunisia, Congo and Madagascar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for sulphites exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphites export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Sulphites Imports

Imports into France

Sulphites imports into France rose sharply to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphites imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of sulphites imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. The UK, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average sulphites import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, sulphites import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :