EU: Market for Phosphides (Excluding Ferrophosphorus), Hydrides, Nitrides, Azides, Silicides and Borides 2024

Market Size for Phosphides (Excluding Ferrophosphorus), Hydrides, Nitrides, Azides, Silicides and Borides in the EU

For the fifth year in a row, the EU market for phosphides (excluding ferrophosphorus), hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Phosphides (Excluding Ferrophosphorus), Hydrides, Nitrides, Azides, Silicides and Borides in the EU

In value terms, production of phosphides (excluding ferrophosphorus), hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Phosphides (Excluding Ferrophosphorus), Hydrides, Nitrides, Azides, Silicides and Borides

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of phosphides (excluding ferrophosphorus), hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of phosphides (excluding ferrophosphorus), hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the major exporter of phosphides (excluding ferrophosphorus), hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides in the European Union, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. The Czech Republic (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Finland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the phosphides (excluding ferrophosphorus), hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Finland (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Italy (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Belgium (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Italy, France and Germany saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest phosphides, hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with an X% share.

In Germany, exports of phosphides (excluding ferrophosphorus), hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Phosphides (Excluding Ferrophosphorus), Hydrides, Nitrides, Azides, Silicides and Borides

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of phosphides (excluding ferrophosphorus), hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of phosphides (excluding ferrophosphorus), hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of phosphides (excluding ferrophosphorus), hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, namely Belgium, Sweden and France, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Finland (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (X%) and Germany (X%). Slovenia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest phosphides, hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Sweden, Finland and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) 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 other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform