France: Copper Sanitary Ware Market 2025

Copper Sanitary Ware Market Size in France

The French copper sanitary ware market soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 18% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Copper Sanitary Ware Production in France

In value terms, copper sanitary ware production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Copper Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, copper sanitary ware exports from France surged to X tons, jumping by 26% against 2020. Overall, exports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 52%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, copper sanitary ware exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 29%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for copper sanitary ware exports from France, with a 80% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a 2.5% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +12.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-5.9% per year) and Poland (+145.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for sanitary ware and parts of copper exports from France, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +11.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+0.4% per year) and Spain (+38.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average copper sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 United States (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Copper Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of sanitary ware and parts of copper imported into France soared to X tons, growing by 29% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, copper sanitary ware imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of copper sanitary ware imports to France, together accounting for 82% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +11.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary ware and parts of copper to France, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +11.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-1.0% per year) and Italy (-3.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average copper sanitary ware import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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