France: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2025

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in France

The French cellulose fibrecement sheet market contracted dramatically to $X in 2022, declining by -17.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in France

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 70%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 +38.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 81%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from France, together accounting for 87% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +123.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cellulose fibrecement sheet exported from France worldwide, with a combined 80% share of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +114.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 cellulose fibrecement sheet export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 16%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Ireland (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement were imported into France; which is down by -28% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of cellulose fibrecement sheet imports to France, with a combined 90% share of total imports. The United States, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +173.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement to France, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-2.9% per year) and Germany (-3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cellulose fibrecement sheet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 8.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 8.8%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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