France: Breathing Appliances Market 2024

Breathing Appliances Market Size in France

The French breathing appliances market shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by -12.9% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +9.1% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Breathing Appliances Production in France

In value terms, breathing appliances production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +5.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 148%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Breathing Appliances Exports

Exports from France

Breathing appliances exports from France amounted to X units in 2022, with an increase of 7.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, breathing appliances exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -1.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units), Senegal (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main destinations of breathing appliances exports from France, with a combined 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Senegal (with a CAGR of +33.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for breathing appliances exported from France were the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 54% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Italy, Poland, Denmark, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, the Netherlands, Senegal, Belgium and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Senegal, with a CAGR of +31.4%, 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 breathing appliances export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, breathing appliances export price increased by +87.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($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 the United States (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Breathing Appliances Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of breathing appliances and gas masks decreased by -29.3% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, breathing appliances imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), the UK (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of breathing appliances imports to France, together comprising 56% of total imports. The United States, Belgium, Spain, Serbia, Italy, Taiwan (Chinese), Slovakia, French Polynesia, Mexico and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +155.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of breathing appliances and gas masks to France, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +10.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+1.7% per year) and the UK (-3.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average breathing appliances import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 32% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, breathing appliances import price increased by +54.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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