France: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in France

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the French market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles, when its value increased by 16% to $X. In general, consumption, however, recorded a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in France

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 7.7% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by 55% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 386%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 402%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from France, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. French Polynesia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Australia stood at +63.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+1,495.4% per year) and French Polynesia (+4.5% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from France, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by French Polynesia ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Australia totaled +55.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: French Polynesia (+16.3% per year) and Portugal (+80.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cameroon ($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 Portugal (+23.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports into France

Imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles into France skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by 77% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports posted a perceptible expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 +118.3% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to France, with a combined 96% 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 Spain (with a CAGR of +14.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to France, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at +25.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-10.5% per year) and Spain (+22.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -18.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 63%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 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 Belgium (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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