
France - Flat-Rolled Products of Iron or Steel (Not Further Worked Than Cold-Rolled) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Cold-Rolled Steel Products Market Size in France
The French cold-rolled steel products market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by 169% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Cold-Rolled Steel Products Exports
Exports from France
In 2022, the amount of flat-rolled products of iron or steel (not further worked than cold-rolled) exported from France dropped notably to X tons, which is down by -28.2% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 29%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, cold-rolled steel products exports totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of cold-rolled steel products exports from France, together accounting for 69% of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +4.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for flat-rolled products of iron or steel (not further worked than cold-rolled) exports from France, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 10% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+5.3% per year) and Belgium (+7.1% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average cold-rolled steel products export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 40% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Luxembourg (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Cold-Rolled Steel Products Imports
Imports into France
For the fifth consecutive year, France recorded decline in overseas purchases of flat-rolled products of iron or steel (not further worked than cold-rolled), which decreased by -6.4% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 18%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, cold-rolled steel products imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +74.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cold-rolled steel products to France, accounting for a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, cold-rolled steel products imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium totaled +1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+5.9% per year) and Germany (-3.3% per year).
In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flat-rolled products of iron or steel (not further worked than cold-rolled) to France, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 13% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at +6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+9.1% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average cold-rolled steel products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 28% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cold-rolled steel products import price increased by +95.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 53%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($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 (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cold-rolled steel products market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 24103520 - Flat-rolled products of high-speed steel, of a width . .600 mm, h ot-rolled or cold-rolled
- Prodcom 24104150 - Electrical sheet and strip, grain non-oriented of a width . .600 mm
- Prodcom 241041Z0 - Uncoated cold-rolled sheet, plate and strip (including electrical sheet and strip not finally annealed), of a width . .600 mm, of steel other than stainless steel
- Prodcom 24104200 - Cold-rolled sheet, plate and wide strip of a width of .600 mm or more (of stainless steel)
- Prodcom 24104300 - Flat-rolled products of alloy steel other than stainless, of a width of . .600 mm, simply cold-rolled (excluding products of high-speed steel or silicon-electrical steel)
- Prodcom 24321025 - Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of < .600 mm, simply cold-rolled
- Prodcom 243210Z1 - Cold-rolled narrow strip and cold-rolled slit strip, of non-alloy steel and of alloy steel (other than stainless steel), of a width < .600 mm
- Prodcom 243210Z2 - Cold-rolled narrow strip and cold-rolled slit strip, of stainless steel (excluding insulated electric strip, corrugated strip with one edge serrated or bevelled), of a width < .600 mm
Country coverage:
- France
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in France
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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