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France - Cement - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Nov 30, 2023

August 2023 Witnesses a Staggering Decline in France's Cement Import, Plunging to $34M.

France Cement Imports

In August 2023, supplies from abroad of cement decreased by -24.9% to 227K tons, falling for the second month in a row after two months of growth. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2023 when imports increased by 43% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of 376K tons. From July 2023 to August 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cement imports declined rapidly to $34M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2023. In general, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from August 2022 to August 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.2% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2023 figures, imports decreased by -35.1% against June 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2022 when imports increased by 35% month-to-month.France Cement Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Cement in France (million USD)
Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023
Belgium7.510.48.410.46.08.012.011.79.29.310.815.09.6
Spain5.48.57.67.38.67.49.411.110.010.014.112.56.4
Luxembourg2.83.73.94.52.23.53.24.03.23.74.03.92.7
Germany1.32.62.92.92.02.02.22.75.52.12.92.72.7
Italy1.82.93.02.72.12.12.73.33.03.14.83.12.4
Vietnam2.01.9N/A2.8< 0.11.60.32.0N/A1.22.9N/A2.3
Greece0.60.51.51.70.62.31.30.72.32.24.30.71.4
Others4.84.87.05.56.24.55.56.86.47.38.17.36.2
Total26.135.334.437.727.731.536.642.239.739.051.945.333.7

Imports by Country

Belgium (68K tons), Spain (42K tons) and Vietnam (24K tons) were the main suppliers of cement imports to France, together accounting for 59% of total imports. These countries were followed by Luxembourg, Italy, Greece and Germany, which together accounted for a further 25%.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +5.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($9.6M), Spain ($6.4M) and Luxembourg ($2.7M) were the largest cement suppliers to France, together accounting for 55% of total imports. Germany, Italy, Vietnam and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Greece, with a CAGR of +7.3%, saw 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.

Imports by Type

In August 2023, portland cement, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured (185K tons) constituted the largest type of cement supplied to France, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, portland cement, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, cement of hydraulic kinds (22K tons), eightfold. Portland cement, white, whether or not artificially coloured (11K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.8% share.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of portland cement, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured was relatively modest. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: cement of hydraulic kinds (-3.9% per month) and portland cement, white, whether or not artificially coloured (-2.2% per month).

In value terms, portland cement, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured ($25M) constituted the largest type of cement supplied to France, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by aluminous cement ("ciment fondu"), whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers ($3.4M), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by cement of hydraulic kinds, with a 10% share.

Import Prices by Country

In August 2023, the cement price stood at $148 per ton (CIF, France), standing approximately at the previous month. Over the period from August 2022 to August 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 17% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $160 per ton. From May 2023 to August 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($237 per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($95.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

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  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    The Largest Destinations for Exports

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

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    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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