France: Market for Gym and Fitness Equipment 2025

Market Size for Gym and Fitness Equipment in France

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the French gym and fitness equipment market, when its value decreased by -29.8% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +28.9% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Production of Gym and Fitness Equipment in France

In value terms, gym and fitness equipment production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Gym and Fitness Equipment

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of gym and fitness equipment decreased by -53.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 92% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, gym and fitness equipment exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of gym and fitness equipment exports from France, together comprising 44% of total exports. Spain, Belgium, Romania, the UK, Hungary, the Netherlands and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +25.9%), 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 gym and fitness equipment exported from France worldwide, with a combined 39% share of total exports. Belgium, Poland, the UK, the Netherlands, Romania, Hungary and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +22.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 2022, the average gym and fitness equipment export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Spain (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gym and Fitness Equipment

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of gym and fitness equipment decreased by -46.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, gym and fitness equipment imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 46%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest gym and fitness equipment supplier to France, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, gym and fitness equipment imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+34.1% per year) and Belgium (+66.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest gym and fitness equipment suppliers to France, with a combined 58% share of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +49.7%, recorded 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 2022, the average gym and fitness equipment import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 23%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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