France: Lawn Mower Market 2024

Lawn Mower Market Size in France

The French lawn mower market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, rising by 15% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lawn Mower Production in France

In value terms, lawn mower production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. Lawn mower production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Lawn Mower Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X units of mowers for lawns, parks, golf courses or sports grounds were exported from France; remaining stable against 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lawn mower exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 44%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for lawn mower exports from France, accounting for a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, lawn mower exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X units), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled -3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+0.5% per year) and Italy (+12.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for lawn mower exported from France were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 65% share of total exports. The UK, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Austria, Denmark, the Czech Republic and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +12.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lawn mower export price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -8.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 10% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Denmark (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lawn Mower Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, imports of mowers for lawns, parks, golf courses or sports grounds into France expanded rapidly to X units, with an increase of 9.3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lawn mower imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest lawn mower supplier to France, accounting for a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, lawn mower imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X units), twofold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +12.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+5.7% per year) and Italy (-5.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest lawn mower suppliers to France were China ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 58% share of total imports. Italy, Belgium, the United States, the Netherlands, Japan and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +84.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lawn mower import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

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 Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform