France: Hand Stamp Market 2024

Hand Stamp Market Size in France

The French hand stamp market declined slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -2.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced curtailment. Hand stamp consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Hand Stamp Production in France

In value terms, hand stamp production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 71% against the previous year. Hand stamp production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Hand Stamp Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, hand stamp exports from France rose to X units, growing by 2.4% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hand stamp exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for hand stamp exports from France, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, hand stamp exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X units), sixfold. Belgium (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +21.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-4.3% per year) and Belgium (-1.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for stamps for use in the hand exports from France, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +15.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-2.1% per year) and Belgium (+1.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hand stamp export price amounted to $X per unit, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hand Stamp Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of stamps for use in the hand imported into France shrank to X units, falling by -7.8% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hand stamp imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

Austria (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of hand stamp imports to France, together accounting for 57% of total imports. Germany, Belgium, Poland, Taiwan (Chinese), Italy, the United States and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +88.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hand stamp suppliers to France were Austria ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports. Poland, China, Belgium, Italy, the United States, Taiwan (Chinese) and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +107.8%, 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

The average hand stamp import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 7.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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