France: Market for Iron or Steel Hot-Worked Helical Springs 2025

Market Size for Iron or Steel Hot-Worked Helical Springs in France

The French metal hot-worked helical spring market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced setback. Metal hot-worked helical spring consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Iron or Steel Hot-Worked Helical Springs in France

In value terms, metal hot-worked helical spring production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Iron or Steel Hot-Worked Helical Springs

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of iron or steel hot-worked helical springs increased by 12% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal hot-worked helical spring exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of metal hot-worked helical spring exports from France, with a combined 34% share of total exports. Russia, Hungary, Sweden, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Turkey, Slovenia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +32.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for metal hot-worked helical spring exported from France worldwide, with a combined 31% share of total exports. Italy, Spain, Romania, Hungary, Belgium, Turkey, Russia, the Netherlands, Sweden and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +28.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average metal hot-worked helical spring export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 17% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal hot-worked helical spring export price increased by +86.7% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Romania (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Iron or Steel Hot-Worked Helical Springs

Imports into France

In 2021, approx. X tons of iron or steel hot-worked helical springs were imported into France; increasing by 8.4% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 19%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal hot-worked helical spring imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest metal hot-worked helical spring supplier to France, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, metal hot-worked helical spring imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at -5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-2.2% per year) and Italy (+20.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel hot-worked helical springs to France, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+16.6% per year) and Spain (-1.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal hot-worked helical spring import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal hot-worked helical spring import price increased by +77.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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