France: Market for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) 2025

Market Size for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) in France

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the French market for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels), when its value decreased by -4.4% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Production of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) in France

In value terms, production of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 2021 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Production of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) exported from France fell markedly to X tons, which is down by -37.6% on 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) from France, together comprising 65% of total exports. Italy, the UK, the United States, Singapore, Germany, Spain, Luxembourg and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +64.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) exports from France, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Switzerland amounted to -1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+3.1% per year) and the United States (+3.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 Poland (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) decreased by -53.9% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) to France, with a combined 43% share of total imports. Austria, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Vietnam, Ukraine, the Netherlands, Estonia, Indonesia and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +20.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wooden builders' joinery and carpentry (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined 39% share of total imports. Italy, Austria, Belgium, Ukraine, Vietnam, Spain, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Estonia and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +20.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 3.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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