France: Market for Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings 2024

Market Size for Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings in France

The French market for plastic hoses and hose fittings skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 16% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings in France

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings

Exports from France

In 2021, the amount of plastic hoses and hose fittings exported from France rose remarkably to X tons, surging by 14% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic hose and hose fitting exports from France, together comprising 39% of total exports. These countries were followed by Hungary, Spain, Belgium, the UK, the Netherlands, Romania, Portugal and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +24.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic hose and hose fitting exported from France were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 37% of total exports. Hungary, Belgium, the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Romania, Switzerland and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +15.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 export price for plastic hoses and hose fittings stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 the Netherlands (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of plastic hoses and hose fittings imported into France surged to X tons, growing by 22% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic hose and hose fitting imports to France, with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, China, the Netherlands, the UK, Portugal, Turkey, Poland and Austria, which together accounted for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +9.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest plastic hose and hose fitting suppliers to France, together accounting for 47% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Austria, China, the Netherlands, the UK, Poland, Portugal and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 30%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +11.0%, saw 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 import price for plastic hoses and hose fittings stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 5.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 14%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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