France: Illuminated Sign Market 2024

Illuminated Sign Market Size in France

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the French illuminated sign market, when its value increased by 14% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Illuminated Sign Production in France

In value terms, illuminated sign production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 11%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Illuminated Sign Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of illuminated signs and illuminated name-plates increased by 3.9% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 22%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, illuminated sign exports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 9.2%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of illuminated sign exports from France, together comprising 36% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Spain, Morocco, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland, Senegal, the United States, Finland and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +28.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for illuminated sign exported from France were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 28% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Spain, Morocco, Switzerland, the United States, Poland, Portugal, the United Arab Emirates, Senegal and Finland, which together accounted for a further 35%.

Among the main countries of destination, Finland, with a CAGR of +19.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 illuminated sign export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -12.2% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, illuminated sign export price decreased by -12.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Germany (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Illuminated Sign Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, purchases abroad of illuminated signs and illuminated name-plates increased by 21% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, illuminated sign imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of illuminated sign to France, with a 31% share of total imports. Moreover, illuminated sign imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Romania (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+34.9% per year) and Poland (-1.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of illuminated signs and illuminated name-plates to France, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+17.1% per year) and Romania (+36.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average illuminated sign import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 22%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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