France: Market for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates 2024

Market Size for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in France

After two years of decline, the French market for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates increased by 0.3% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, saw a deep downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in France

In value terms, production of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 14%. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Exports from France

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates, when their volume increased by 8.5% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 21%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates rose significantly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons) was the main destination for exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates from France, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Switzerland stood at +3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+3.5% per year) and Belgium (+4.9% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates exports from France, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland totaled +4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+4.1% per year) and Belgium (+6.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($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 Belgium (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Imports into France

For the third consecutive year, France recorded growth in overseas purchases of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates, which increased by 4.1% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 28%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates stood at $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates supplier to France, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium stood at +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+4.0% per year) and Germany (-3.3% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates to France, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Norway, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+16.3% per year) and Norway (+1.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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