France: Matches Market 2024

Matches Market Size in France

The French matches market contracted to $X in 2021, shrinking by -12.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a perceptible downturn. Matches consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Matches Production in France

In value terms, matches production shrank sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Matches Exports

Exports from France

Matches exports from France soared to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 130% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, matches exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of matches exports from France, with a combined 42% share of total exports. Italy, Belgium, Turkey, the UK, the Netherlands, Lebanon, New Caledonia and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +197.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for matches exported from France were Egypt ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 44% of total exports. Spain, Italy, the UK, Turkey, the Netherlands, Lebanon, New Caledonia and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +176.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 2021, the average matches export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 32% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, matches export price increased by +103.9% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Egypt (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Matches Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, purchases abroad of matches was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, matches imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) constituted the largest matches supplier to France, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, matches imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sweden (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at -3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+22.0% per year) and Sweden (-16.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest matches suppliers to France were India ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X), together accounting for 84% of total imports. China, the Netherlands and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.8%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +45.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average matches import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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