France: Horizontal Machining Centre Market 2025

Horizontal Machining Centre Market Size in France

In 2021, the French horizontal machining centre market decreased by -26% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a slight reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Horizontal Machining Centre Production in France

In value terms, horizontal machining centre production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 32%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Horizontal Machining Centre Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, the amount of horizontal machining centres for working metal exported from France soared to X units, with an increase of 133% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, horizontal machining centre exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X units) was the main destination for horizontal machining centre exports from France, with a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, horizontal machining centre exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Morocco (X units), threefold. Montenegro (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey stood at +32.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (+34.8% per year) and Montenegro (+703.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for horizontal machining centres for working metal exports from France, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +70.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+39.7% per year) and Turkey (+12.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average horizontal machining centre export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, jumping by 29% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Montenegro ($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 Russia (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Horizontal Machining Centre Imports

Imports into France

Horizontal machining centre imports into France was estimated at X units in 2021, stabilizing at 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horizontal machining centre imports contracted to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Belgium (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main suppliers of horizontal machining centre imports to France, together accounting for 56% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +73.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest horizontal machining centre suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 63% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +67.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 horizontal machining centre import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -4.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 22%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a 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 Switzerland ($X per unit), while the price for the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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