France: Market for Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm 2024

Market Size for Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm in France

The French market for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm totaled $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over X mm in France

In value terms, production of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, the Netherlands, the UK, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Romania, China, Slovakia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for aluminium alloy plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm exported from France were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Poland, the Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, China, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm were imported into France; with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, Belgium, Greece, China, Hungary, Sweden, the UK, Bahrain, the Netherlands and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest aluminium alloy plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Austria, Belgium, the UK, Sweden, China, Greece, Hungary, the Netherlands, Bahrain and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average import price for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Bahrain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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