France: Pyrotechnic Articles Market 2024

Pyrotechnic Articles Market Size in France

The French pyrotechnic articles market shrank remarkably to $X in 2021, waning by -17.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pyrotechnic Articles Production in France

In value terms, pyrotechnic articles production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Pyrotechnic articles production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Pyrotechnic Articles Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pyrotechnic articles exports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of pyrotechnic articles exports from France, together accounting for 43% of total exports. Spain, Austria, Romania, Thailand, India, Turkey, Mexico, Egypt, Slovakia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +46.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pyrotechnic articles exported from France were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Hungary ($X), together comprising 45% of total exports. Romania, Thailand, Spain, Austria, India, Turkey, Italy, Mexico, Slovakia and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +48.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 pyrotechnic articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Italy (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pyrotechnic Articles Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, overseas purchases of signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles decreased by -6.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 83%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pyrotechnic articles imports fell sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of pyrotechnic articles imports to France, together comprising 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +21.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest pyrotechnic articles suppliers to France, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +15.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pyrotechnic articles import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -38.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 221% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then plummeted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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