France: Insulating Board Market 2024

Insulating Board Market Size in France

In 2022, the French insulating board market increased by 6.3% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. Insulating board consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Insulating Board Production in France

In value terms, insulating board production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Insulating Board Exports

Exports from France

Insulating board exports from France fell to X cubic meters in 2022, with a decrease of -10.4% on 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 62%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, insulating board exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters) was the main destination for insulating board exports from France, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, insulating board exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X cubic meters), more than tenfold. Austria (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +90.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+4.6% per year) and Austria (+56.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for insulating board exports from France, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 5% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +82.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+5.6% per year) and Austria (+45.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average insulating board export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Insulating Board Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of insulating board were imported into France; declining by -9% on the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, insulating board imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X cubic meters) constituted the largest insulating board supplier to France, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, insulating board imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X cubic meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X cubic meters), with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+15.8% per year) and Belgium (-10.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of insulating board to France, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 6.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-10.1% per year) and Poland (+18.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average insulating board import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 20%. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per cubic meter), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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