France: Market for Non-Woven Glass Fibre Webs, Felts, Mattresses And Boards 2024

Market Size for Non-Woven Glass Fibre Webs, Felts, Mattresses And Boards in France

In 2021, the French non-woven glass fibre articles market increased by 8.2% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +62.4% against 2015 indices. Non-woven glass fibre articles consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production of Non-Woven Glass Fibre Webs, Felts, Mattresses And Boards in France

In value terms, non-woven glass fibre articles production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 16%. Non-woven glass fibre articles production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Non-Woven Glass Fibre Webs, Felts, Mattresses And Boards

Exports from France

For the third year in a row, France recorded growth in shipments abroad of non-woven glass fibre webs, felts, mattresses and boards, which increased by 25% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 64%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-woven glass fibre articles exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +75.1% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for non-woven glass fibre articles exports from France, with a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, non-woven glass fibre articles exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain stood at +18.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+1.6% per year) and the UK (+18.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-woven glass fibre articles exported from France were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 51% share of total exports. Turkey, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +36.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-woven glass fibre articles export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 33% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt descent. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Italy (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Woven Glass Fibre Webs, Felts, Mattresses And Boards

Imports into France

In 2021, non-woven glass fibre articles imports into France soared to X tons, jumping by 16% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 71%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-woven glass fibre articles imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-woven glass fibre articles to France, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, non-woven glass fibre articles imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at +12.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+3.4% per year) and Germany (+23.8% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-woven glass fibre webs, felts, mattresses and boards to France, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at +12.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-2.3% per year) and Germany (+12.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-woven glass fibre articles import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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