France: Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market 2025

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market Size in France

In 2021, the French disc pick-up cartridge market increased by 19% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +52.5% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films increased by 113% to X units, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 533%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 166% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), the UK (X units) and Slovakia (X units) were the main destinations of disc pick-up cartridge exports from France, with a combined 65% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +84.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for disc pick-up cartridge exported from France were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 38% share of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +74.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average disc pick-up cartridge export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -27.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 87%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Morocco (+122.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, overseas purchases of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films increased by 3% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +8.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 42%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +142.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of disc pick-up cartridge imports to France, together comprising 64% of total imports. The UK, Japan, Belgium, Italy, China and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +52.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest disc pick-up cartridge suppliers to France were Denmark ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, the UK, the United States, Italy, Belgium and China, which together accounted for a further 34%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +120.5%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average disc pick-up cartridge import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 66%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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