France: Self-Propelled Excavating Machinery Market 2025

Self-Propelled Excavating Machinery Market Size in France

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the French self-propelled excavating machinery market, when its value decreased by -98.7% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption saw a precipitous decline. Self-propelled excavating machinery consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Self-Propelled Excavating Machinery Production in France

In value terms, self-propelled excavating machinery production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt descent. Self-propelled excavating machinery production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Self-Propelled Excavating Machinery Exports

Exports from France

For the sixth consecutive year, France recorded growth in shipments abroad of self-propelled earth moving, excavating machinery, which increased by 90% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, self-propelled excavating machinery exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X units), Poland (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main destinations of self-propelled excavating machinery exports from France, with a combined 53% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Romania, the Philippines and Tunisia, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +84.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Poland ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for self-propelled excavating machinery exported from France worldwide, with a combined 53% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, Italy, the Philippines and Tunisia, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +55.2%, recorded 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 self-propelled excavating machinery export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -30.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price decreased by -1.6% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (-16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Self-Propelled Excavating Machinery Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, overseas purchases of self-propelled earth moving, excavating machinery decreased by -11% to X units for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 58%. Imports peaked at X units in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, self-propelled excavating machinery imports shrank modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from No country was relatively modest.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of self-propelled earth moving, excavating machinery to France, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sweden totaled +37.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+30.7% per year) and Belgium (+6.1% per year).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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