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View PricingFrance Sees Significant Drop in Steel Stranded Wire Imports, Falling to $168M in 2023
France Steel Stranded Wire Imports
In 2023, approx. 64K tons of iron or steel stranded wire, ropes and cables were imported into France; reducing by -22.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 19%. Imports peaked at 84K tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, steel stranded wire imports contracted significantly to $168M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $217M in 2022, and then plummeted in the following year.
COUNTRY | Import Value of Steel Stranded Wire in France (million USD) | ||||||||||
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Spain | 20.7 | 23.0 | 21.8 | 23.9 | 27.6 | 33.0 | 29.1 | 18.3 | 20.4 | 33.5 | 26.3 |
Italy | 55.1 | 39.5 | 15.0 | 13.4 | 12.7 | 21.0 | 17.7 | 14.2 | 22.4 | 29.5 | 21.5 |
Germany | 17.2 | 17.1 | 12.4 | 13.6 | 12.8 | 14.1 | 15.4 | 14.3 | 18.1 | 19.4 | 20.4 |
China | 13.0 | 14.6 | 12.2 | 14.6 | 14.3 | 15.8 | 16.5 | 10.5 | 14.0 | 15.9 | 13.5 |
Thailand | 8.2 | 7.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 11.4 | 12.8 | 10.9 | 10.6 | 11.6 | 13.1 | 11.9 |
Portugal | 4.8 | 6.2 | 3.8 | 6.9 | 10.3 | 17.8 | 9.9 | 4.8 | 7.4 | 11.6 | 8.8 |
Belgium | 5.4 | 5.9 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 5.9 | 8.7 | 11.3 | 8.5 |
Romania | 17.6 | 15.1 | 13.4 | 18.2 | 18.7 | 17.8 | 13.3 | 11.3 | 13.8 | 9.2 | 3.4 |
Others | 63.2 | 58.2 | 49.3 | 42.1 | 42.1 | 52.5 | 47.4 | 39.7 | 61.2 | 74.0 | 53.8 |
Total | 205 | 187 | 142 | 146 | 153 | 189 | 164 | 130 | 178 | 217 | 168 |
Imports by Country
Spain (14K tons), Italy (9.8K tons) and Thailand (7.8K tons) were the main suppliers of steel stranded wire imports to France, together comprising 50% of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +9.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest steel stranded wire suppliers to France were Spain ($26M), Italy ($21M) and Germany ($20M), together comprising 41% of total imports. China, Thailand, Portugal, Belgium and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.
Portugal, with a CAGR of +6.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the steel stranded wire price amounted to $2,635 per ton (CIF, France), approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 40% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $2,656 per ton in 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following year.
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 Germany ($6,370 per ton), while the price for Hungary ($1,328 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the steel stranded wire 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 25931130 - Iron or steel stranded wire, ropes and cables (including stranded wires and wire ropes with or without attached fittings not electrically insulated) (excluding electrically insulated)
Country coverage:
- France
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024