France: Aluminium Alloy Tube Market 2024

Aluminium Alloy Tube Market Size in France

The French aluminium alloy tube market dropped to $X in 2022, waning by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Production in France

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. Aluminium alloy tube production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes increased by 4.8% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 39%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of aluminium alloy tube exports from France, together comprising 42% of total exports. Morocco, Tunisia, the United States, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +27.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for aluminium alloy tube exported from France were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Morocco ($X), together accounting for 38% of total exports. The United States, Italy, Tunisia, Spain, the Czech Republic, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Among the main countries of destination, Tunisia, with a CAGR of +28.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average aluminium alloy tube export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, aluminium alloy tube export price increased by +89.4% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 55%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Turkey (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, imports of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes into France dropped significantly to X tons, shrinking by -17.6% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of aluminium alloy tube imports to France, with a combined 49% share of total imports. Spain, Greece, Turkey, Hungary, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Romania, Switzerland and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +23.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest aluminium alloy tube suppliers to France, together comprising 52% of total imports. Spain, Greece, Turkey, Hungary, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Romania, Switzerland and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Greece, with a CAGR of +30.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 2022, the average aluminium alloy tube import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 28% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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