France: Metal-Reinforced Rubber Hose Market 2024

Metal-Reinforced Rubber Hose Market Size in France

In 2022, the French metal-reinforced rubber hose market increased by 6.6% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption posted a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Metal-Reinforced Rubber Hose Production in France

In value terms, metal-reinforced rubber hose production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal-Reinforced Rubber Hose Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of rubber hose reinforced with metal increased by 30% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 51%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal-reinforced rubber hose exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 23%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the main destinations of metal-reinforced rubber hose exports from France, together accounting for 43% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of +14.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal-reinforced rubber hose exported from France were Belgium ($X), Sweden ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 50% of total exports. Germany, Algeria, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Australia, Poland, the UK and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Among the main countries of destination, Algeria, with a CAGR of +14.1%, recorded 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 metal-reinforced rubber hose export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 Poland (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal-Reinforced Rubber Hose Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of rubber hose reinforced with metal increased by 7.4% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal-reinforced rubber hose imports rose notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal-reinforced rubber hose imports to France, with a combined 42% share of total imports. China, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Luxembourg, Morocco and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 50%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +142.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal-reinforced rubber hose suppliers to France were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 46% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Belgium, Turkey, Austria, China, Spain, Poland, Morocco, Luxembourg and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +143.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average metal-reinforced rubber hose import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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