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View PricingGravel and Crushed Stone Imports in France Surge to $153 Million in 2023
France Gravel and Crushed Stone Imports
Gravel and crushed stone imports into France contracted dramatically to 7.8M tons in 2023, with a decrease of -15.4% compared with the year before. Overall, imports recorded a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 34%. Imports peaked at 9.4M tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, gravel and crushed stone imports rose to $153M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 22%. Imports peaked at $157M in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Gravel and Crushed Stone in France (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Belgium | 75.5 | 77.1 | 59.8 | 65.8 | 75.6 | 82.6 | 74.2 | 83.3 | 88.6 | 79.3 | 89.5 |
| Spain | 3.8 | 5.1 | 4.2 | 8.7 | 12.2 | 7.5 | 9.6 | 11.7 | 15.5 | 13.2 | 14.2 |
| Germany | 11.0 | 11.4 | 10.3 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 12.5 | 17.0 | 13.0 |
| Italy | 5.3 | 6.2 | 6.0 | 7.6 | 9.4 | 12.2 | 21.0 | 18.4 | 17.2 | 11.8 | 12.0 |
| Norway | 19.9 | 19.8 | 10.5 | 21.5 | 29.7 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 6.5 | 12.6 | 13.7 | 11.3 |
| Netherlands | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| Switzerland | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Others | 10.0 | 7.1 | 5.9 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 5.3 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 7.1 |
| Total | 128 | 129 | 98.2 | 119 | 144 | 131 | 136 | 141 | 157 | 148 | 153 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, Belgium (7.9M tons) was the main supplier of gravel and crushed stone to France, with a 101% share of total imports. Moreover, gravel and crushed stone imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Norway (631K tons), more than tenfold. Germany (557K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.1% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium stood at +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (-3.0% per year) and Germany (-1.4% per year).
In value terms, Belgium ($89M) constituted the largest supplier of gravel and crushed stone to France, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($14M), with a 9.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.5% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+14.1% per year) and Germany (+1.7% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the gravel and crushed stone price stood at $20 per ton (CIF, France), with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. 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 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($39 per ton), while the price for the UK ($9.4 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for gravel and crushed stone in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 08121210 - Gravel and pebbles of a kind used for concrete aggregates, f or road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint
- Prodcom 08121230 - Crushed stone of a kind used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast (excluding gravel, p ebbles, shingle and flint)
- Prodcom 08121250 - Granules, chippings and powder of marble
- Prodcom 08121290 - Granules, chippings and powder of travertine, ecaussine, granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental stone
- Prodcom 08121300 - Mixtures of slag and similar industrial waste products, w hether or not incorporating pebbles, gravel, shingle and flint for construction use
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in France
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
