France: Base Metal Clasp Market 2024

Base Metal Clasp Market Size in France

The French base metal clasp market declined remarkably to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed modest growth. Base metal clasp consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Base Metal Clasp Production in France

In value terms, base metal clasp production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Base Metal Clasp Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of articles such as clasps, frames with clasps, parts of base metal increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, base metal clasp exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of base metal clasp exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. Tunisia, Romania, Morocco, Poland, Germany, the United States and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Italy ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for base metal clasp exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 base metal clasp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, base metal clasp export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Base Metal Clasp Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of articles such as clasps, frames with clasps, parts of base metal imported into France shrank to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, base metal clasp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of base metal clasp imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X), Portugal ($X) and Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest base metal clasp suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average base metal clasp import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, base metal clasp import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. 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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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