France: Electronic Chip Market 2025

Electronic Chip Market Size in France

In 2021, the French electronic chip market increased by 33% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +77.3% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Electronic Chip Production in France

In value terms, electronic chip production declined rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Electronic chip production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Electronic Chip Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, the amount of electronic chips exported from France contracted to X units, declining by -7.8% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, electronic chip exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Belgium (X units) and Hungary (X units) were the main destinations of electronic chip exports from France, with a combined 46% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +25.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for electronic chip exported from France were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 59% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +54.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average electronic chip export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.6%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+23.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Electronic Chip Imports

Imports into France

Electronic chip imports into France skyrocketed to X units in 2021, rising by 35% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, electronic chip imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild descent. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest electronic chip supplier to France, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, electronic chip imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X units), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X units), with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +27.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-3.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+14.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest electronic chip suppliers to France were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), Germany ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined 47% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, the Netherlands, the United States, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Italy, Morocco, the UK and Tunisia, which together accounted for a further 30%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +22.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average electronic chip import price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the price for Germany (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+38.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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