France: Plastic Furniture Market 2024

Plastic Furniture Market Size in France

In 2021, the French plastic furniture market was finally on the rise to reach $X after five years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Furniture Production in France

In value terms, plastic furniture production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Furniture Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of furniture of plastic was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic furniture exports contracted notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 46%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), the UK (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main destinations of plastic furniture exports from France, together comprising 44% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, French Polynesia, Tunisia, Lithuania, Poland and the United States, which together accounted for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in French Polynesia (with a CAGR of +14.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic furniture exported from France were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 35% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland, Tunisia, the United States, the Czech Republic, French Polynesia and Lithuania, which together accounted for a further 36%.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +24.5%, 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

The average plastic furniture export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -25.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 51%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Tunisia (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Furniture Imports

Imports into France

Plastic furniture imports into France soared to X units in 2021, picking up by 28% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic furniture imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X units) constituted the largest supplier of plastic furniture to France, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic furniture imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X units), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy totaled +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+2.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+12.9% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and China ($X) were the largest plastic furniture suppliers to France, with a combined 61% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Poland and Israel, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +27.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 2021, the average plastic furniture import price amounted to $X per unit, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 22%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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