France: Market for Moulds For Mineral Materials 2025

Market Size for Moulds For Mineral Materials in France

The French mould for mineral materials market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Moulds For Mineral Materials in France

In value terms, mould for mineral materials production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 25%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Moulds For Mineral Materials

Exports from France

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of moulds for mineral materials decreased by -40.3% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mould for mineral materials exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Luxembourg (X units), Morocco (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main destinations of mould for mineral materials exports from France, with a combined 49% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Norway, Switzerland, Belgium, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Algeria and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted 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 Norway (with a CAGR of +116.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), the UK ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) constituted the largest markets for mould for mineral materials exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 45% of total exports. These countries were followed by Norway, the United States, Switzerland, Belgium, Cuba, Cote d'Ivoire, Algeria, the Dominican Republic and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for a further 36%.

Norway, with a CAGR of +92.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 2022, the average mould for mineral materials export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 13%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Dominican Republic ($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 Morocco (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Moulds For Mineral Materials

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of moulds for mineral materials decreased by -0.1% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 103% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mould for mineral materials imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -2.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 70%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X units), India (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of mould for mineral materials imports to France, with a combined 69% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +69.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest mould for mineral materials suppliers to France, together accounting for 81% of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +63.3%, recorded 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

The average mould for mineral materials import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 62%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+37.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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