France: Metal Wool Market 2025

Metal Wool Market Size in France

In 2022, the French metal wool market decreased by -7.6% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Metal wool consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Metal Wool Production in France

In value terms, metal wool production dropped sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 176%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Metal Wool Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of iron or steel wool increased by 7.5% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal wool exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 48%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for metal wool exports from France, with a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, metal wool exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-10.4% per year) and Belgium (-7.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for metal wool exported from France were Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 61% of total exports. Belgium, the United Arab Emirates, New Caledonia, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Germany and French Polynesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Serbia, with a CAGR of +21.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average metal wool export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -18.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 89%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Italy (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Wool Imports

Imports into France

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of iron or steel wool increased by 5.7% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal wool imports totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 12%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of metal wool to France, with a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, metal wool imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-9.0% per year) and Belgium (+19.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel wool to France, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+2.9% per year) and Belgium (+12.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal wool import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 15%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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