France: Market for Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files 2024

Market Size for Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files in France

The French loose-leaf binder metal fitting market reduced to $X in 2022, which is down by -2.9% 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). Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible downturn. Loose-leaf binder metal fitting consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files

Exports from France

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, when their volume increased by 60% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 66%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons) was the main destination for loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports from France, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports to Tunisia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tunisia amounted to +68.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+3.7% per year) and Italy (+13.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for loose-leaf binder metal fitting exported from France were Germany ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 60% of total exports.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +39.4%, 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 loose-leaf binder metal fitting export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -3.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 UK (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files imported into France fell to X tons, shrinking by -7% against the previous year. In general, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 14%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports to France, together comprising 84% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +46.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovenia ($X) appeared to be the largest loose-leaf binder metal fitting suppliers to France, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +35.3%, 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 loose-leaf binder metal fitting import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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