France: Market for Aluminium Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm 2025

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

In 2022, the French market for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible setback. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm were exported from France; dropping by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging 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 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm imported into France dropped to X tons, waning by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, Italy, Slovenia, China, the Netherlands, the UK and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest aluminium plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm suppliers to France were Turkey ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Belgium, China, the Netherlands, Slovenia, the UK and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average import price for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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