France: Market for Plastics in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Plastics in Primary Forms in France

The French plastics in primary forms market reached $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Plastics in Primary Forms in France

In value terms, plastics in primary forms production dropped slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Plastics in primary forms production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Plastics in Primary Forms

Exports from France

In 2023, the amount of plastics in primary formses exported from France was estimated at X tons, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastics in primary forms exports declined to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of plastics in primary forms exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. Spain, the UK, Poland, Turkey, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Algeria, China, Portugal and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Algeria (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for plastics in primary forms exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, the UK, Poland, China, the Netherlands, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Portugal and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 plastics in primary forms export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, plastics in primary forms export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastics in Primary Forms

Imports into France

In 2023, the amount of plastics in primary formses imported into France fell to X tons, declining by X% on 2022. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastics in primary forms imports reduced sharply to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastics in primary forms imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Italy, Austria, the UK and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest plastics in primary forms suppliers to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, Spain, the UK, the United States and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Austria, 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 2023, the average plastics in primary forms import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform