France: Metal Vehicle Lock Market 2025

Metal Vehicle Lock Market Size in France

After two years of decline, the French metal vehicle lock market increased by 44% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Vehicle Lock Production in France

In value terms, metal vehicle lock production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, faced a abrupt decrease. Metal vehicle lock production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Vehicle Lock Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of base metal motor vehicle locks were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 6.6%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal vehicle lock exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of metal vehicle lock exports from France, together accounting for 48% of total exports. These countries were followed by Sweden, Spain, Turkey, Morocco, the UK, Italy, Germany, Brazil and Argentina, which together accounted for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +9.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal vehicle lock exported from France were Belgium ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 37% of total exports. Turkey, the Netherlands, Spain, Morocco, the UK, Italy, Sweden, Brazil and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 50%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Morocco, with a CAGR of +14.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average metal vehicle lock export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+20.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Vehicle Lock Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of base metal motor vehicle locks, when their volume increased by 22% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal vehicle lock imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal vehicle lock imports to France, with a combined 36% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +111.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and Hungary ($X) were the largest metal vehicle lock suppliers to France, with a combined 45% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Portugal, Italy, Slovakia, Thailand, the UK, China, Turkey, Spain and Poland, which together accounted for a further 47%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +90.1%, 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

The average metal vehicle lock import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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