France - Hearing Aids (Excl. Parts And Accessories) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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France Hearing Aid Imports
In 2023, approx. 2.7M units of hearing aids (excl. parts and accessories) were imported into France; picking up by 22% on 2022 figures. In general, imports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
In value terms, hearing aid imports reduced slightly to $416M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, imports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 44%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $529M. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Hearing Aid in France (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Poland | 1.6 | 1.8 | 19.8 | 34.3 | 41.3 | 52.2 | 56.3 | 181 | 277 | 197 | 214 |
| Netherlands | 0.7 | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | 7.2 | N/A | N/A | 91.1 | 133 | 130 | 132 |
| United States | 14.9 | 20.7 | 20.3 | 23.6 | 25.9 | 26.5 | 69.1 | 53.4 | 69.9 | 65.8 | 40.6 |
| Mexico | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 5.7 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 10.0 | 26.4 | 24.1 | 20.9 |
| China | 57.9 | 79.7 | 68.3 | 72.6 | 64.5 | 74.4 | 54.2 | 8.7 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Switzerland | 45.0 | 22.6 | 29.5 | 21.2 | 15.7 | 21.8 | 14.8 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Singapore | 38.6 | 42.7 | 23.6 | 19.3 | 25.7 | 77.7 | 94.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Denmark | 48.8 | 44.2 | 23.1 | 6.8 | 13.4 | 10.8 | 6.5 | 4.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | N/A |
| Others | 13.2 | 13.7 | 12.3 | 18.7 | 28.5 | 36.3 | 78.7 | 14.5 | 16.2 | 8.8 | 1.7 |
| Total | 221 | 226 | 197 | 197 | 228 | 300 | 375 | 368 | 529 | 433 | 416 |
Imports by Country
Poland (1.5M units), the Netherlands (787K units) and Mexico (317K units) were the main suppliers of hearing aid imports to France, together comprising 95% of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +75.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest hearing aid suppliers to France were Poland ($214M), the Netherlands ($132M) and the United States ($41M), together accounting for 93% of total imports.
Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +69.8%, 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
In 2023, the hearing aid price amounted to $152 per unit (CIF, France), waning by -21.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 67%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $257 per unit. From 2018 to 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
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 the United States ($1.1 thousand per unit), while the price for Mexico ($66 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the hearing aid market 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 26601433 - Appliances for overcoming deafness (excluding parts and accessories)
Country coverage:
- France
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in France
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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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
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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- TOP IMPORTING 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
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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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
