France: Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in France

In 2021, the French market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by 4.1% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in France

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by 172% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Luxembourg (X tons) was the main destination for exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from France, accounting for a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to Luxembourg exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Luxembourg amounted to +89.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (0.0% per year) and Germany (-16.9% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings exports from France, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+6.9% per year) and China (+53.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 31% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 125%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 (+28.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports into France

In 2021, overseas purchases of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by 2.8% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 34%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings rose significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) was the main supplier of ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting to France, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium stood at -3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+50.8% per year) and Germany (-9.6% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to France, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+59.3% per year) and Germany (+2.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 3% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings decreased by -13.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 13%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+27.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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