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France - Permanent Magnets - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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May 28, 2023

Permanent Magnet Price in France Grows Modestly to $21.8 per kg

France Permanent Magnet Import Price in February 2023

In February 2023, the permanent magnet price stood at $21,763 per ton (CIF, France), picking up by 15% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated a resilient expansion from February 2022 to February 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +5.7% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on February 2023 figures, permanent magnet import price increased by +52.0% against December 2022 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 an increase of 37% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in February 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In February 2023, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($34,059 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($4,327 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+18.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYImport Price of Permanent Magnet in France (USD per ton)
Feb 2022Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023
Netherlands4,6937,9946,01825,59913,64018,8938,25517,36115,58927,6987,66515,01734,059
China12,02816,65212,13516,00014,92216,44915,46818,09416,34618,65614,43319,09825,287
Germany14,18121,61017,87820,05730,34610,04124,66525,38921,85821,04225,57225,82823,813
Philippines24,16618,41317,44422,57416,59721,02917,43520,65417,38018,60325,16986,20618,040
Italy14,98114,12024,13711,25514,7892,96013,03717,81426,66110,59118,92211,67015,162
United Kingdom8,65310,46713,92013,83724,52619,06117,98316,34211,54312,41625,16414,55911,170
Belgium6,4996,1405,0927,54612,2049,3795,7648,29011,96418,0954,78313,4429,798
Tunisia5,3277,1245,3046,0065,4344,2855,9227,1397,4788,6886,1816,2975,651
Turkey25,5636,26617,6437,4474,5917,62620,44312,6888,26516,5846,71616,9824,606
South Korea2,0694,5464,6513,3365,1753,0845,5613,9204,0603,7396,1466,1234,327
Average11,20115,35312,38715,91615,96513,15614,81318,20616,63817,14314,31718,96121,763

France Permanent Magnet Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In February 2023, the product with the highest price was metal permanent magnets ($39,726 per ton), while the price for non-metal permanent magnets amounted to $8,120 per ton.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by metal permanent magnet (+7.4%).

France Permanent Magnet Imports

After two months of decline, purchases abroad of permanent magnets increased by 46% to 966 tons in February 2023. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, permanent magnet imports skyrocketed to $21M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from February 2022 to February 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +5.7% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on February 2023 figures, imports increased by +84.7% against December 2022 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

France Permanent Magnet Imports by Type

Non-metal permanent magnets (549 tons) and metal permanent magnets (417 tons) were the main products of permanent magnet imports to France.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the biggest increases were in metal permanent magnet (with a CAGR of +0.5%).

In value terms, metal permanent magnets ($17M) constituted the largest type of permanent magnet supplied to France, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by non-metal permanent magnets ($4.5M), with a 21% share of total imports.

France Permanent Magnet Imports by Country

In February 2023, China (600 tons) constituted the largest permanent magnet supplier to France, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, permanent magnet imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (62 tons), tenfold. Germany (51 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.2% share.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China totaled +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: South Korea (+13.8% per month) and Germany (-5.9% per month).

In value terms, China ($15M) constituted the largest supplier of permanent magnet to France, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($1.2M), with a 5.7% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 3.5% share.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +8.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Germany (-1.7% per month) and the Netherlands (-0.2% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 23441230 - Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets (excluding of metal)
  • Prodcom 25992995 - Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets, of metal

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  • France

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  • 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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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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