France: Aluminium Tube Market 2024

Aluminium Tube Market Size in France

In 2022, the French aluminium tube market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a mild contraction. Aluminium tube consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Aluminium Tube Production in France

In value terms, aluminium tube production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aluminium Tube Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium tube exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 tube export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Aluminium Tube Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings were imported into France; with a decrease of X% on the year before. In general, imports recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium tube imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

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

In value terms, the largest aluminium tube suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. China, Spain, Denmark, Turkey, Greece, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Romania and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Greece, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average aluminium tube import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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