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France - Lactams From Heterocyclic Compounds - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingFrance's Lactam Exports Surge to Unprecedented $4.1 Billion in 2023
France Lactam Exports
In 2023, approx. 30K tons of lactams from heterocyclic compounds were exported from France; jumping by 164% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a tangible expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, lactam exports soared to $4.1B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 879% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
COUNTRY | Export Value of Lactam in France (million USD) | ||||||||||
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Ireland | 208 | 57.5 | 44.0 | 39.4 | 52.5 | 34.1 | 6.0 | 5.1 | 1,038 | 1,217 | 2,202 |
Belgium | 1.4 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 104 | 1,773 |
United States | 38.8 | 49.8 | 41.8 | 32.4 | 32.6 | 30.9 | 32.8 | 27.6 | 32.0 | 29.1 | 34.8 |
China | 22.4 | 6.5 | 4.4 | 5.6 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 12.0 | 17.3 | 25.9 | 23.3 | 34.0 |
Switzerland | 36.9 | 16.0 | 21.8 | 19.4 | 34.2 | 30.7 | 19.1 | 22.7 | 29.3 | 29.9 | 22.6 |
Others | 91.0 | 24.4 | 33.0 | 45.3 | 38.4 | 59.2 | 44.9 | 46.5 | 44.6 | 46.7 | 40.4 |
Total | 399 | 155 | 147 | 143 | 167 | 164 | 115 | 119 | 1,170 | 1,450 | 4,107 |
Exports by Country
Belgium (16K tons), Ireland (13K tons) and China (997 tons) were the main destinations of lactam exports from France, with a combined 96% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +73.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the largest markets for lactam exported from France were Ireland ($2.2B), Belgium ($1.8B) and the United States ($35M), with a combined 98% share of total exports.
Belgium, with a CAGR of +104.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports by Type
Heterocyclic compounds; lactams; other than 6-hexanelactam (epsilon caprolactam) (30K tons) was the largest type of lactams from heterocyclic compounds exported from France, accounting for a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) (69 tons), with a 0.2% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of heterocyclic compounds; lactams; other than 6-hexanelactam (epsilon caprolactam) exports stood at +2.8%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) (+0.5% per year) and heterocyclic compounds; lactams; clobazam (INN) and methyprylon (INN) (+9.2% per year).
In value terms, heterocyclic compounds; lactams; other than 6-hexanelactam (epsilon caprolactam) ($4.1B) remains the largest type of lactams from heterocyclic compounds exported from France, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by heterocyclic compounds; lactams; clobazam (INN) and methyprylon (INN) ($6.9M), with a 0.2% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of heterocyclic compounds; lactams; other than 6-hexanelactam (epsilon caprolactam) exports stood at +26.4%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: heterocyclic compounds; lactams; clobazam (INN) and methyprylon (INN) (+3.3% per year) and heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) (+5.6% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the lactam price stood at $135,095 per ton (FOB, France), growing by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 514%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($175,371 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($34,113 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+29.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
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- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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