France: Metal Office Furniture Market 2024

Metal Office Furniture Market Size in France

The French metal office furniture market rose markedly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Metal office furniture consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Office Furniture Production in France

In value terms, metal office furniture production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 28%. Metal office furniture production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Metal Office Furniture Exports

Exports from France

Metal office furniture exports from France amounted to X tons in 2022, flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal office furniture exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of metal office furniture exports from France, with a combined 44% share of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Morocco, Poland, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Portugal and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +19.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for metal office furniture exported from France worldwide, together comprising 39% of total exports. Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Spain, Morocco, Poland, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Morocco, with a CAGR of +14.1%, 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 office furniture export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 29%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Spain (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Office Furniture Imports

Imports into France

Metal office furniture imports into France fell sharply to X tons in 2022, declining by -23.3% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 16%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, metal office furniture imports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +49.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal office furniture imports to France, with a combined 44% share of total imports. Turkey, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, the UK, the Netherlands and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +21.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest metal office furniture suppliers to France, together comprising 40% of total imports. The UK, the Netherlands, China, Turkey, Portugal, Belgium and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 50%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +19.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average metal office furniture import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 36% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+15.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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