France: Cellulose Pulp Machinery Market 2024

Cellulose Pulp Machinery Market Size in France

The French cellulose pulp machinery market shrank to $X in 2022, reducing by -9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. Cellulose pulp machinery consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cellulose Pulp Machinery Production in France

In value terms, cellulose pulp machinery production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 9%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cellulose Pulp Machinery Exports

Exports from France

Cellulose pulp machinery exports from France skyrocketed to X units in 2022, picking up by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 333% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose pulp machinery exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 297% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X units) was the main destination for cellulose pulp machinery exports from France, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, cellulose pulp machinery exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X units), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Colombia (X units), with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland totaled +41.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+2.9% per year) and Colombia (+24.6% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material exports from France, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland totaled +26.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+2.9% per year) and Turkey (+10.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cellulose pulp machinery export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -13.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Finland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (+18.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cellulose Pulp Machinery Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, cellulose pulp machinery imports into France shrank markedly to X units, dropping by -21.4% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 71%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose pulp machinery imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 174% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest cellulose pulp machinery supplier to France, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, cellulose pulp machinery imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X units), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -10.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (0.0% per year) and Belgium (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material to France, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a 5.7% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at -3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+35.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-42.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cellulose pulp machinery import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 28% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 110% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+70.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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