France: Orthopaedic Appliances Market 2024

Orthopaedic Appliances Market Size in France

After three years of growth, the French orthopaedic appliances market decreased by -0.3% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +29.4% against 2018 indices. Orthopaedic appliances consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Orthopaedic Appliances Production in France

In value terms, orthopaedic appliances production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 20%. Orthopaedic appliances production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Orthopaedic Appliances Exports

Exports from France

Orthopaedic appliances exports from France stood at X tons in 2022, with an increase of 6.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, orthopaedic appliances exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of orthopaedic appliances exports from France, together accounting for 34% of total exports. Germany, Poland, Belgium, Algeria, Switzerland, the United States, Tunisia, the UK, Slovakia and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +21.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for orthopaedic appliances exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 48% of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Belgium, the UK, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Algeria, with a CAGR of +7.0%, recorded 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

The average orthopaedic appliances export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -13.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Orthopaedic Appliances Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of orthopaedic appliances and splints were imported into France; surging by 20% against 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.8% 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 +36.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, orthopaedic appliances imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of orthopaedic appliances imports to France, together comprising 53% of total imports. Tunisia, Spain, the United States, Thailand, Mexico, Taiwan (Chinese), Vietnam, Belgium, Romania and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +71.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest orthopaedic appliances suppliers to France, with a combined 53% share of total imports. Belgium, Tunisia, China, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Romania, Taiwan (Chinese), Thailand and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +57.9%, 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

In 2022, the average orthopaedic appliances import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -18.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 20%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+21.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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