EU: Lighter Market 2020

Lighter Market Size in the EU

The revenue of the lighter market in the European Union amounted to $X in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The lighter consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The level of lighter consumption peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Lighter Production in the EU

In 2017, lighter production in the European Union amounted to X units, rising by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of lighter production peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Lighter Exports in the EU

The exports amounted to X units in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the lighter exports reached their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lighter exports totaled $X in 2017. The total export value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. In that year, the lighter exports attained their peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the lighter exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Lighter Exports by Country in the EU

France was the largest exporter of lighters in the European Union, with the volume of exports recording X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. Spain (X units) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by Germany (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Slovakia (X%). Austria (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from France increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Slovakia (+X%), Germany (+X%), Spain (+X%) and Austria (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovakia emerged as the fastest growing exporter in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, the Netherlands (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Slovakia, Germany, Spain and France saw its share reduced by -X%, -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the largest lighter supplier in the European Union, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In France, lighter exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Lighter Export Prices by Country in the EU

In 2017, the lighter export price in the European Union amounted to $X per thousand units, waning by -X% against the previous year. The lighter export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for lighters attained their peak level of $X per thousand units. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the export prices for lighters failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Slovakia ($X per thousand units), while the Netherlands ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Slovakia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lighter Imports in the EU

In 2017, approx. X units of lighters were imported in the European Union; growing by X% against the previous year. The lighter imports continue to indicate a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked of X units in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, lighter imports stood at $X in 2017. The lighter imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Lighter Imports by Country in the EU

In 2017, Germany (X units), France (X units), Spain (X units), the UK (X units), Italy (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Slovakia (X units), Poland (X units), Austria (X units), Romania (X units), the Czech Republic (X units) and Bulgaria (X units) were the main importers of lighters in the European Union, constituting X% of total import.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Slovakia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lighters in the European Union, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

Lighter Import Prices by Country in the EU

The lighter import price in the European Union stood at $X per thousand units in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of import price peaked of $X per thousand units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Slovakia ($X per thousand units), while Bulgaria ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Italy (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform