France: Market for Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles 2024

Market Size for Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles in France

In 2021, the French rubber-to-metal and moulded article market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles in France

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article production dropped rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 9.3%. Rubber-to-metal and moulded article production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 25%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports from France, with a combined 48% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +11.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for rubber-to-metal and moulded articles exports from France, comprising 23% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 9.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+10.2% per year) and Spain (+4.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average rubber-to-metal and moulded article export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -4.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 13%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 the United States (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles imported into France rose remarkably to X tons, surging by 14% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports to France, with a combined 46% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, India, Poland, Italy, Turkey, Romania, the UK, Slovakia, Vietnam and Ireland, which together accounted for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +94.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles to France, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 7.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+8.2% per year) and Italy (-0.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rubber-to-metal and moulded article import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 27%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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