France: Non-Agglomerated Metal Carbides Market 2024

Non-Agglomerated Metal Carbides Market Size in France

After three years of decline, the French non-agglomerated metal carbides market increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, faced a abrupt downturn. Non-agglomerated metal carbides consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Non-Agglomerated Metal Carbides Production in France

In value terms, non-agglomerated metal carbides production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Non-agglomerated metal carbides production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Agglomerated Metal Carbides Exports

Exports from France

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, non-agglomerated metal carbides exports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main destinations of non-agglomerated metal carbides exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. Sweden, Mexico, Italy, the United States, Switzerland, the UK and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-agglomerated metal carbides exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 non-agglomerated metal carbides export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Non-Agglomerated Metal Carbides Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders were imported into France; dropping by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-agglomerated metal carbides imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Finland (X tons) constituted the largest non-agglomerated metal carbides supplier to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, non-agglomerated metal carbides imports from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Finland stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Finland amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-agglomerated metal carbides import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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