2023
Exports
$400MWorld Rnk 6 / 163
Flag Rnk 256 / 1216
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Silicone
1.64Rnk 28 / 1025
2023
Imports
$299MWorld Rnk 9 / 216
Flag Rnk 404 / 1214
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of France
1.34Rnk 16 / 132

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Exports In 2023, France exported $400M in Silicone, making it the 6th largest exporter of Silicone in the world. At the same year, Silicone was the 256th most exported product in France. The main destination of Silicone exports from France are: Germany ($63.5M), Italy ($59.5M), Spain ($47.4M), China ($45.7M), and United States ($37.3M).

The fastest growing export markets for Silicone of France between 2022 and 2023 were China ($13.4M), Italy ($3.2M), and Algeria ($2.12M).

Imports In 2023, France imported $299M in Silicone, becoming the 9th largest importer of Silicone in the world. At the same year, Silicone was the 404th most imported product in France. France imports Silicone primarily from: Germany ($105M), Netherlands ($54.9M), Belgium ($41.7M), United States ($29M), and United Kingdom ($17.7M).

The fastest growing import markets in Silicone for France between 2022 and 2023 were Italy ($643k), Denmark ($214k), and Romania ($111k).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as Elkem Silicones (24) were at the forefront of shipping Silicone from France to the United States.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$400M
IMPORTS (2023)$299M
NET TRADE (2023)$101M

In 2023, France exported $400M in Silicone. The main destinations of France exports on Silicone were Germany ($63.5M), Italy ($59.5M), Spain ($47.4M), China ($45.7M), and United States ($37.3M).

In 2023, France imported $299M in Silicone, mainly from Germany ($105M), Netherlands ($54.9M), Belgium ($41.7M), United States ($29M), and United Kingdom ($17.7M).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Silicone EXPORT MARKETS FOR France WERE (2022 - 2023):
China$13.4M (41.7%)
Italy$3.2M (5.7%)
Algeria$2.12M (200%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Silicone BY France WERE (2022 - 2023):
Germany-$20.1M (-24.1%)
United States-$20.1M (-35%)
Poland-$4.59M (-34.4%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, France's main exporting competitors in Silicone were:
In 2023, France's main importing competitors in Silicone were:

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Trade Value of Silicone by Exporters

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALGermany+ $21.5M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALGermany+ $34.6M

Silicone’s highest export potential is Germany. With an export gap of $21.5M.   Silicone’s highest import potential is Germany with an import gap of $34.6M.

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