France: Base Metal Hook Market 2025

Base Metal Hook Market Size in France

The French base metal hook market declined to $X in 2022, dropping by -14.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a slight shrinkage. Base metal hook consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Base Metal Hook Production in France

In value terms, base metal hook production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a perceptible shrinkage. Base metal hook production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Base Metal Hook Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, exports of base metal hooks, eyes and eyelets from France contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -10.2% on the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +5.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, base metal hook exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of base metal hook exports from France, together comprising 47% of total exports. Malaysia, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands, Morocco, Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +36.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for base metal hook exported from France were Portugal ($X), Italy ($X) and Tunisia ($X), with a combined 55% share of total exports.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +24.7%, 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 base metal hook export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -26.1% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% 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 2019 when the average export price increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Base Metal Hook Imports

Imports into France

After eight years of growth, purchases abroad of base metal hooks, eyes and eyelets decreased by -20.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 63%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, base metal hook imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Romania (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of base metal hook imports to France, together comprising 68% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +76.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest base metal hook suppliers to France were Romania ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 66% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +67.8%, 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 base metal hook import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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