France: Ethanol Market 2024

Ethanol Market Size in France

For the third year in a row, the French ethanol market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Ethanol Production in France

In value terms, ethanol production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Ethanol production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Ethanol Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of ethyl alcohol decreased by X% to X litres, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X litres. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ethanol exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X litres), the Netherlands (X litres) and the UK (X litres) were the main destinations of ethanol exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Spain, Italy, Sweden and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for ethanol exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Italy and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ethanol export price amounted to $X per litre, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a temperate 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, ethanol export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per litre) and the Netherlands ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per litre) and Italy ($X per litre) were amongst the lowest.

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

Ethanol Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of ethyl alcohol increased by X% to X litres, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, ethanol imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X litres), Spain (X litres) and Belgium (X litres) were the main suppliers of ethanol imports to France, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest ethanol suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, 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 ethanol import price amounted to $X per litre, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced 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, ethanol import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per litre), while the price for the United States ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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