France: Market for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos in France

The French market for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos rose rapidly to $X in 2022, surging by 5.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, saw a prominent increase. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Exports from France

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos, when their volume increased by 37% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 26%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos from France, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Gibraltar (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Switzerland (X tons), with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium totaled -23.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Gibraltar (0.0% per year) and Switzerland (-14.7% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos exports from France, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Luxembourg, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium stood at -13.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+25.5% per year) and Luxembourg (+11.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -15.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 80%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

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 Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel ($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 United Arab Emirates (+28.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos imported into France fell to X tons, declining by -12.5% against the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 +16.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +39.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos to France, together comprising 73% of total imports. Thailand, China, Spain, Vietnam and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +59.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 70% share of total imports. Lithuania, Thailand, Spain, Vietnam and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +49.3%, saw 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 import price for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos amounted to $X per ton, growing by 32% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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