France: Snow Motor Vehicle Market 2025

Snow Motor Vehicle Market Size in France

The French snow motor vehicle market was estimated at $X in 2022, with an increase of 2.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Snow Motor Vehicle Exports

Exports from France

Snow motor vehicle exports from France skyrocketed to X units in 2022, surging by 54% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, snow motor vehicle exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for snow motor vehicle exports from France, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, snow motor vehicle exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sweden (X units), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +118.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+2.1% per year) and Sweden (+3.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for motor vehicles for travelling on snow or golf cars exports from France, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Andorra, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +132.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+7.1% per year) and Andorra (-8.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average snow motor vehicle export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 73%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 the UK (+18.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Snow Motor Vehicle Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of motor vehicles for travelling on snow or golf cars imported into France soared to X units, with an increase of 17% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, snow motor vehicle imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Belgium (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main suppliers of snow motor vehicle imports to France, with a combined 68% share of total imports. Germany, Switzerland, Taiwan (Chinese) and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +75.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest snow motor vehicle suppliers to France were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 63% share of total imports. Germany, Poland, Switzerland and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +92.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average snow motor vehicle import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 110%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, 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 Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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