France: Metal Skid Chain Market 2024

Metal Skid Chain Market Size in France

In 2021, the French metal skid chain market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +28.3% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Skid Chain Production in France

In value terms, metal skid chain production dropped sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 258% against the previous year. Metal skid chain production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Skid Chain Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of iron or steel skid chain was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal skid chain exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for metal skid chain exports from France, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, metal skid chain exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-11.9% per year) and Belgium (+2.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for iron or steel skid chain exports from France, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-9.5% per year) and Belgium (+5.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal skid chain export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 skid chain export price increased by +82.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Poland (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Skid Chain Imports

Imports into France

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of iron or steel skid chain increased by 50% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 62%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal skid chain imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal skid chain imports to France, with a combined 57% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Spain, Turkey, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Italy, Belgium and Romania, which together accounted for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +120.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal skid chain suppliers to France were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 49% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +101.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average metal skid chain import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -9.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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