France: Market for Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders 2025

Market Size for Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders in France

The French mechanical shovel and excavator market soared to $X in 2021, growing by 197% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders in France

In value terms, mechanical shovel and excavator production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a abrupt downturn. Mechanical shovel and excavator production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders

Exports from France

Mechanical shovel and excavator exports from France amounted to X units in 2021, with an increase of 7.5% compared with 2020. In general, exports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mechanical shovel and excavator exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -7.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for mechanical shovel and excavator exports from France, accounting for a 22% share of total exports. Moreover, mechanical shovel and excavator exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X units), twofold. Poland (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +8.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+22.7% per year) and Poland (+18.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders exports from France, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 8.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+3.1% per year) and Italy (+20.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mechanical shovel and excavator export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 7.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders

Imports into France

In 2021, approx. X units of mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders were imported into France; growing by 33% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mechanical shovel and excavator imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -0.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Japan (X units) were the main suppliers of mechanical shovel and excavator imports to France, together comprising 51% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the UK, Italy, Austria, Sweden, the Czech Republic, the United States and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +27.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest mechanical shovel and excavator suppliers to France, together comprising 52% of total imports. These countries were followed by Sweden, Japan, the UK, Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic, the United States and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 44%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +29.9%, 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

The average mechanical shovel and excavator import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 5%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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