France: Cylindrical Roller Bearing Market 2025

Cylindrical Roller Bearing Market Size in France

In 2022, the French cylindrical roller bearing market decreased by -20% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 +47.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Cylindrical Roller Bearing Production in France

In value terms, cylindrical roller bearing production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 25%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Cylindrical Roller Bearing Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of cylindrical roller bearings increased by 8% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +38.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cylindrical roller bearing exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented roughly 53% of total exports in 2022. Romania (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 7.7% share, followed by Slovakia (5.6%). Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and India (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +43.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest cylindrical roller bearing supplier from France, comprising 27% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with an 11% share of global exports. It was followed by China, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-0.3% per year) and China (+6.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in France stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cylindrical Roller Bearing Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of cylindrical roller bearings increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +17.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 56%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cylindrical roller bearing imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +30.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of cylindrical roller bearings, namely China, Russia and Germany, represented more than third of total import. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), committing a 5.7% share of total imports. Spain (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Italy (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Thailand (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +20.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cylindrical roller bearing importing markets into France were China ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 43% of total imports. Mexico, Italy, Brazil, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Indonesia, Turkey, the Czech Republic and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +13.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in France stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -5.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cylindrical roller bearing import price increased by +24.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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