France: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers in France

The French market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers reduced slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -4% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% 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 +20.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers in France

In value terms, production of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +5.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers exported from France reduced to X tons, declining by -3.5% on the previous year. In general, total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +48.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers from France, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium stood at +10.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+8.8% per year) and Germany (+6.9% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers exports from France, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to +8.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+5.6% per year) and Italy (+0.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -13.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 22%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Tunisia (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Imports into France

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers, when their volume decreased by -12.2% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 +59.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 54%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers declined modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% 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 +27.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers to France, with a combined 73% share of total imports. Italy, Tunisia, Serbia, Belgium and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +131.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers suppliers to France were Tunisia ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 41% share of total imports. Serbia, Italy, Turkey, Belgium and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +107.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers decreased by -26.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Tunisia ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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