France: Copper Chain Market 2024

Copper Chain Market Size in France

In 2022, the French copper chain market decreased by -77.7% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Copper Chain Production in France

In value terms, copper chain production contracted notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Copper Chain Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of chain and parts thereof of copper, when their volume decreased by -31.8% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 710% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, copper chain exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 631% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of copper chain exports from France, with a combined 89% 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 Tunisia (with a CAGR of +50.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for copper chain exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 88% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Tunisia, with a CAGR of +65.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 copper chain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 43%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Tunisia (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copper Chain Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of chain and parts thereof of copper were imported into France; waning by -29.9% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 108%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, copper chain imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 177%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of copper chain imports to France, with a combined 68% share of total imports. The UK, Portugal, Mauritius and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritius (with a CAGR of +71.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chain and parts thereof of copper to France, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +24.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+11.5% per year) and Portugal (-0.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average copper chain import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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