France: Metal Self-Tapping Screw Market 2025

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Market Size in France

In 2022, the French metal self-tapping screw market increased by 6% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Metal self-tapping screw consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Production in France

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 2.3%. Metal self-tapping screw production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of iron or steel self-tapping screws increased by 4.9% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of metal self-tapping screw exports from France, with a combined 36% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Belgium, Morocco, Turkey, Switzerland, Romania, the UK, Portugal, Poland and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +27.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal self-tapping screw exported from France were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for 33% of total exports. Italy, the UK, Morocco, Switzerland, Belgium, Turkey, Romania, Poland, Portugal and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +31.7%, 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

In 2022, the average metal self-tapping screw export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 the UK (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of iron or steel self-tapping screws increased by 5.1% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +21.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw imports rose notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 24%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal self-tapping screw imports to France, with a combined 69% share of total imports. Italy, Spain, China, Poland, Switzerland and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +19.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest metal self-tapping screw suppliers to France, with a combined 71% share of total imports. Italy, Spain, China, Switzerland, Poland and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +15.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal self-tapping screw import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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