France: Table-Tennis Equipment Market 2024

Table-Tennis Equipment Market Size in France

The French table-tennis equipment market stood at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded prominent growth. Table-tennis equipment consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Table-Tennis Equipment Production in France

In value terms, table-tennis equipment production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -8.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 51%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Table-Tennis Equipment Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of articles and equipment for table-tennis decreased by -27.8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 22%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, table-tennis equipment exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of table-tennis equipment exports from France, together comprising 38% of total exports. Spain, Belgium, Poland, Romania, the Netherlands, the United States, Switzerland, Australia, Hungary and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +30.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for table-tennis equipment exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 38% of total exports. Spain, Poland, Belgium, the United States, the Netherlands, Romania, Switzerland, Hungary, Austria and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

Australia, with a CAGR of +33.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average table-tennis equipment export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 10%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 the Netherlands (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table-Tennis Equipment Imports

Imports into France

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of articles and equipment for table-tennis decreased by -29.1% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, table-tennis equipment imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +23.9% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of table-tennis equipment imports to France, together comprising 69% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +44.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest table-tennis equipment suppliers to France were China ($X), Spain ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 66% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +44.3%, 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

In 2022, the average table-tennis equipment import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 20% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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