| Product Code: ETC106289 | Publication Date: Jun 2021 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
France`s calcium carbide import market in 2024 continued to be dominated by key suppliers such as Germany, Austria, Spain, Slovakia, and Belgium. Despite a slight decrease in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 remained strong at 13.73%. The market concentration, as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), remained at high levels in 2024, indicating a market structure with significant dominance by a few major players. This data suggests a stable yet competitive landscape for calcium carbide imports in France.
Calcium carbide is a chemical compound primarily used in the production of acetylene gas, which finds applications in various industries such as metal fabrication, chemical synthesis, and welding. In France, the calcium carbide market is driven by the growing demand for acetylene gas for industrial purposes. Additionally, the expanding metal fabrication and chemical industries further contribute to the market growth. Manufacturers are focusing on technological advancements and sustainable production methods to meet the stringent environmental regulations in France.
The France Calcium Carbide market is primarily driven by its extensive applications across various industries such as steel manufacturing, chemical synthesis, and acetylene gas production. The robust growth of the construction sector in France also contributes significantly to the demand for calcium carbide, particularly for the production of acetylene gas used in welding and cutting operations.
Despite its various industrial applications, the calcium carbide market in France faces challenges related to environmental concerns. The production process generates significant amounts of acetylene gas and calcium hydroxide, which can pose risks to both workers` health and the environment. Additionally, fluctuations in raw material prices and stringent regulations on emissions control contribute to market volatility.
The French government has implemented stringent regulations regarding the production and usage of calcium carbide due to its potential hazards. In compliance with EU directives, manufacturers are required to adhere to strict safety standards during the manufacturing process and ensure proper labeling and handling of the product. Additionally, there are guidelines in place to monitor the environmental impact of calcium carbide production, emphasizing waste management and emissions control measures.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 France Calcium carbide Market Overview |
3.1 France Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 France Calcium carbide Market Revenues & Volume, 2020 & 2027F |
3.3 France Calcium carbide Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 France Calcium carbide Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 France Calcium carbide Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2020 & 2027F |
3.6 France Calcium carbide Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-user Industry, 2020 & 2027F |
4 France Calcium carbide Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for acetylene gas in various industries such as chemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals |
4.2.2 Growing adoption of calcium carbide in steel manufacturing for desulfurization and deoxidation processes |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to improved production processes and cost efficiencies |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials such as coke and limestone impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Stringent environmental regulations regarding emissions and waste disposal |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative sources of acetylene and desulfurization agents |
5 France Calcium carbide Market Trends |
6 France Calcium carbide Market, By Types |
6.1 France Calcium carbide Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 France Calcium carbide Market Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2018 - 2027F |
6.1.3 France Calcium carbide Market Revenues & Volume, By Acetylene Gas, 2018 - 2027F |
6.1.4 France Calcium carbide Market Revenues & Volume, By Calcium Cyanamide, 2018 - 2027F |
6.1.5 France Calcium carbide Market Revenues & Volume, By Reducing and Dehydrating Agent, 2018 - 2027F |
6.1.6 France Calcium carbide Market Revenues & Volume, By Desulfurizing and Deoxidizing Agent, 2018 - 2027F |
6.1.7 France Calcium carbide Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Applications, 2018 - 2027F |
6.2 France Calcium carbide Market, By End-user Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 France Calcium carbide Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical, 2018 - 2027F |
6.2.3 France Calcium carbide Market Revenues & Volume, By Metallurgy, 2018 - 2027F |
6.2.4 France Calcium carbide Market Revenues & Volume, By Food, 2018 - 2027F |
6.2.5 France Calcium carbide Market Revenues & Volume, By Other End-user Industries, 2018 - 2027F |
7 France Calcium carbide Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 France Calcium carbide Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 France Calcium carbide Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 France Calcium carbide Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Energy efficiency ratio in calcium carbide production |
8.2 Percentage of calcium carbide used in steel manufacturing compared to other desulfurization agents |
8.3 Adoption rate of calcium carbide in emerging industries such as renewable energy and electronics |
9 France Calcium carbide Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 France Calcium carbide Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2020 & 2027F |
9.2 France Calcium carbide Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-user Industry, 2020 & 2027F |
10 France Calcium carbide Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 France Calcium carbide Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2020 |
10.2 France Calcium carbide Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |