France: Extruded Rod Market 2022

Extruded Rod Market Size in France

The French extruded rod market expanded significantly to $X in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Extruded Rod Production in France

In value terms, extruded rod production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Extruded rod production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Extruded Rod Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, exports of extruded rods and profile shapes of cellular vulcanised rubber from France fell slightly to X tons, with a decrease of -X% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, extruded rod exports expanded modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for extruded rod exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, extruded rod exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), twofold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+X% per year) and Slovakia (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for extruded rod exported from France were Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, the Czech Republic, India, Mexico, the United States, Romania, Belgium, Tunisia, the UK and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average extruded rod export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Mexico (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Extruded Rod Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, overseas purchases of extruded rods and profile shapes of cellular vulcanised rubber increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, extruded rod imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of extruded rod imports to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, the UK, the Netherlands and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of extruded rod to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average extruded rod import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

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

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

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