France: Market for Motor Vehicle Chassis Fitted With Engines 2024

Market Size for Motor Vehicle Chassis Fitted With Engines in France

In 2022, the French market for motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines increased by 11% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Motor Vehicle Chassis Fitted With Engines in France

In value terms, production of motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 25%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Motor Vehicle Chassis Fitted With Engines

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines decreased by -21.4% to X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, exports recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 116%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units), Belgium (X units) and Niger (X units) were the main destinations of exports of motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines from France, with a combined 53% share of total exports. Poland, Portugal, Germany, Bulgaria, Spain, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Italy and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +52.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Spain ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines exported from France worldwide, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Poland, the Netherlands, Niger, Germany, Lithuania, Italy, Bulgaria, Portugal and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +120.9%, 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 export price for motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines amounted to $X per unit, growing by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+45.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Motor Vehicle Chassis Fitted With Engines

Imports into France

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines, when their volume decreased by -0.4% to X units. In general, imports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 135% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep reduction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X units), Germany (X units) and Slovakia (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines to France, with a combined 74% share of total imports. Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +71.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Latvia ($X) constituted the largest motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines suppliers to France, together comprising 68% of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, Turkey, Slovakia and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +73.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 30% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 218%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, 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 Latvia ($X per unit), while the price for Slovakia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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