France: Ink-Pad Market 2024

Ink-Pad Market Size in France

The French ink-pad market contracted significantly to $X in 2022, which is down by -26.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a drastic downturn. Ink-pad consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ink-Pad Production in France

In value terms, ink-pad production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 17%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Ink-Pad Exports

Exports from France

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of ink-pads increased by 6.1% to X units in 2022. In general, exports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ink-pad exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 66% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for ink-pad exports from France, with a 25% share of total exports. Moreover, ink-pad exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X units), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +22.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+23.2% per year) and the UK (+1.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for ink-pads exports from France, comprising 23% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with an 8.8% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +30.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (+66.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+42.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ink-pad export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 23%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ink-Pad Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, ink-pad imports into France declined remarkably to X units, which is down by -23.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ink-pad imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 9.1%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Germany (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main suppliers of ink-pad imports to France, together accounting for 79% of total imports. The Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +63.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest ink-pad suppliers to France, with a combined 78% share of total imports. The Netherlands, the United States, Belgium, Italy, Spain and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +55.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average ink-pad import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Austria ($X per unit), while the price for the Czech Republic (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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