France: Relay Market 2025

Relay Market Size in France

In 2022, the French relay market decreased by -0.9% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. Relay consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Relay Production in France

In value terms, relay production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt downturn. Relay production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Relay Exports

Exports from France

Relay exports from France shrank slightly to X units in 2022, which is down by -4.8% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 27%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, relay exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X units), Spain (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of relay exports from France, with a combined 36% share of total exports. The Netherlands, the United States, India, Morocco, China, Sweden, Germany, the UK, Turkey and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +20.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for relay exported from France worldwide, together comprising 30% of total exports. Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, India, the UK, China, Sweden, Turkey, Morocco and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +14.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 relay export price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Turkey (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Relay Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of relays increased by 2.6% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, relay imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X units), Indonesia (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of relay imports to France, with a combined 52% share of total imports. Spain, China, the Netherlands, Italy, Japan, India, South Korea, Belgium, Poland and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +27.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest relay suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Indonesia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 47% share of total imports. China, the Netherlands, Italy, India, Spain, Japan, Belgium, Poland, South Korea and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +15.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average relay import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 15%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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