France: Electrical Insulating Fittings Market 2025

Electrical Insulating Fittings Market Size in France

The French electrical insulating fittings market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a strong increase. Electrical insulating fittings consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Electrical Insulating Fittings Production in France

In value terms, electrical insulating fittings production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 47%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Electrical Insulating Fittings Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of electrical insulating fittings of plastics exported from France reduced remarkably to X tons, falling by -25% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, electrical insulating fittings exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 94%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of electrical insulating fittings exports from France, together comprising 30% of total exports. Tunisia, Romania, Belgium, Hungary, Spain, Poland, Mexico, Italy, the United States and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +42.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for electrical insulating fittings exported from France were Germany ($X), Morocco ($X) and Tunisia ($X), with a combined 29% share of total exports. China, Romania, Belgium, Spain, Mexico, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Egypt and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +46.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 electrical insulating fittings export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 20%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, 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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Poland (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Electrical Insulating Fittings Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of electrical insulating fittings of plastics decreased by -38.2% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 27%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, electrical insulating fittings imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by +0.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of electrical insulating fittings imports to France, together comprising 41% of total imports. Portugal, China, the Czech Republic, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 51%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +50.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of electrical insulating fittings of plastics to France, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+12.4% per year) and Italy (+0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average electrical insulating fittings import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 33% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, electrical insulating fittings import price increased by +66.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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