France: Mill Rolling Roll Market 2024

Mill Rolling Roll Market Size in France

In 2022, the French mill rolling roll market increased by 2.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt decline. Mill rolling roll consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Mill Rolling Roll Production in France

In value terms, mill rolling roll production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Mill rolling roll production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Mill Rolling Roll Exports

Exports from France

For the third year in a row, France recorded growth in shipments abroad of rolls for rolling mills, which increased by 85% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mill rolling roll exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 34%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X units), the United States (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of mill rolling roll exports from France, with a combined 63% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +44.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for mill rolling roll exported from France were Belgium ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 63% of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +13.8%, saw 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 mill rolling roll export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -45.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price decreased by -0.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Poland ($X per unit) and South Africa ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to China ($X per unit) and Mexico ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (-21.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Mill Rolling Roll Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, imports of rolls for rolling mills into France totaled less than X units, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 2.1% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mill rolling roll imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Germany (X units) constituted the largest supplier of mill rolling roll to France, with a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, mill rolling roll imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Luxembourg (X units), with a 5.4% share.

From 2017 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +129.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-67.5% per year) and Luxembourg (+84.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rolls for rolling mills to France, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Luxembourg, with a 5.4% share.

From 2017 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +86.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-73.5% per year) and Luxembourg (+51.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mill rolling roll import price stood at $X per unit in 2018, falling by -18.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Slovenia ($X per unit) and Ukraine ($X per unit), while the price for Germany ($X per unit) and the UK ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (-18.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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