France: Blow-Moulding Machine Market 2025

Blow-Moulding Machine Market Size in France

In 2022, the French blow-moulding machine market increased by 257% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Blow-Moulding Machine Production in France

In value terms, blow-moulding machine production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Blow-Moulding Machine Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of blow-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics was finally on the rise to reach X units after five years of decline. In general, exports posted a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 61% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, blow-moulding machine exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for blow-moulding machine exports from France, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, blow-moulding machine exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X units), with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +31.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+6.3% per year) and Italy (-1.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for blow-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics exports from France, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 7.2% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-4.9% per year) and China (-18.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average blow-moulding machine export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -37% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 28%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 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 China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Blow-Moulding Machine Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of blow-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics imported into France rose notably to X units, growing by 9.4% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 98% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, blow-moulding machine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) constituted the largest blow-moulding machine supplier to France, accounting for a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, blow-moulding machine imports from Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X units), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to +56.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-7.4% per year) and China (-1.2% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blow-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics to France, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled +1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.7% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+70.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blow-moulding machine import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, blow-moulding machine import price increased by +73.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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