France: Network Communications Equipment Market 2024

Network Communications Equipment Market Size in France

The French network communications equipment market fell sharply to $X in 2022, which is down by -19.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight increase. Network communications equipment consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Network Communications Equipment Production in France

In value terms, network communications equipment production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 280% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Network Communications Equipment Exports

Exports from France

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of network communications equipment decreased by -12.2% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 84%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, network communications equipment exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for network communications equipment exports from France, accounting for a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, network communications equipment exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X units), with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +27.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+21.0% per year) and Italy (+17.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for network communications equipment exports from France, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +24.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-14.9% per year) and Italy (+21.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average network communications equipment export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 4.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, 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 Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Czech Republic (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Network Communications Equipment Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of network communications equipment, when their volume decreased by -23.9% to X units. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 315%. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, network communications equipment imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% 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 +92.7% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of network communications equipment imports to France, together accounting for 58% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +13.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of network communications equipment to France, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +13.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+20.0% per year) and Germany (+7.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average network communications equipment import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 78% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Tunisia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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