France: Stationery Market 2024

Stationery Market Size in France

In 2022, the French stationery market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Stationery Production in France

In value terms, stationery production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced setback. Stationery production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Stationery Exports

Exports from France

Stationery exports from France shrank modestly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -4.6% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 5.2% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, stationery exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of stationery exports from France, with a combined 45% share of total exports. Belgium, Tunisia, Italy, Morocco, the Netherlands, Poland, Cote d'Ivoire, the United States and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +3.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for stationery exported from France were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 39% share of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +5.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 stationery export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 10%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($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 Poland (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Stationery Imports

Imports into France

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of articles of stationery increased by 1.6% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, stationery imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of stationery imports to France, together comprising 47% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +16.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest stationery suppliers to France were Germany ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 45% of total imports. Tunisia, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Italy, Romania, Turkey, Egypt and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +13.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average stationery import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Romania ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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