France: Market for Glass Fibres and Glass Fibre Articles 2024

Market Size for Glass Fibres and Glass Fibre Articles in France

The French glass fibre and article market declined slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Glass fibre and article consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Production of Glass Fibres and Glass Fibre Articles in France

In value terms, glass fibre and article production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Glass Fibres and Glass Fibre Articles

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of glass fibres and glass fibre articles exported from France dropped to X tons, shrinking by X% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, glass fibre and article exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of glass fibre and article exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Switzerland, the Netherlands, the UK, Belgium, Poland, Finland, Austria, the Czech Republic and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for glass fibre and article exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, the UK, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland, Austria, Turkey, the Czech Republic and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average glass fibre and article export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Glass Fibres and Glass Fibre Articles

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of glass fibres and glass fibre articles imported into France contracted to X tons, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, glass fibre and article imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest glass fibre and article supplier to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, glass fibre and article imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest glass fibre and article suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. The UK, China, Italy, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Austria, the United States, Switzerland, Slovakia and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average glass fibre and article import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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