France: Steam Blasting Machine Market 2024

Steam Blasting Machine Market Size in France

The French steam blasting machine market surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +90.9% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Steam Blasting Machine Production in France

In value terms, steam blasting machine production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Steam Blasting Machine Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, approx. X units of steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet-projecting machines were exported from France; approximately equating 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 37%. The exports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, steam blasting machine exports expanded modestly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for steam blasting machine exports from France, accounting for a 18% share of total exports. Moreover, steam blasting machine exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X units), twofold. Belgium (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-7.3% per year) and Belgium (-9.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest markets for steam blasting machine exported from France worldwide, together comprising 30% of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, Russia, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Azerbaijan, Mauritius, Spain, Mexico and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +65.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average steam blasting machine export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, steam blasting machine export price increased by +91.1% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 49% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Azerbaijan (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Steam Blasting Machine Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, purchases abroad of steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet-projecting machines increased by 50% to X units, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, steam blasting machine imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +73.7% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), China (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of steam blasting machine imports to France, with a combined 71% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +41.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet-projecting machines to France, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+9.7% per year) and Belgium (+37.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average steam blasting machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -4.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Belgium ($X per unit), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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