France: Nonwoven Fabric Market 2024

Nonwoven Fabric Market Size in France

The French nonwoven fabric market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by 47% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Nonwoven fabric consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Nonwoven Fabric Production in France

In value terms, nonwoven fabric production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a mild decline. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Nonwoven Fabric Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of nonwoven fabrics, when their volume decreased by -10% to X tons. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 4.1%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of nonwoven fabric exports from France, together accounting for 34% of total exports. Spain, the UK, Poland, Italy, the Czech Republic, the United States, Canada, Morocco, China and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +21.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for nonwoven fabrics exports from France, comprising 18% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an 8% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-3.5% per year) and Spain (+5.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nonwoven fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the United States (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nonwoven Fabric Imports

Imports into France

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of nonwoven fabrics decreased by -11% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric imports dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of nonwoven fabric imports to France, with a combined 46% share of total imports. Spain, China, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Luxembourg, Turkey, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +28.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest nonwoven fabric suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 50% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Spain, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Denmark, Luxembourg, Poland, Austria, Slovenia and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 40%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +26.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average nonwoven fabric import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 2.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 25%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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