France: Stranded Wire Market 2025

Stranded Wire Market Size in France

The French stranded wire market shrank remarkably to $X in 2021, which is down by -53.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Stranded Wire Production in France

In value terms, stranded wire production reduced dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 66%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Stranded Wire Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of stranded wire, ropes and cables increased by 26% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stranded wire exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a mild descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of stranded wire exports from France, together comprising 46% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Belgium, the United States, the Netherlands, Romania, China, India, Brazil and Canada, which together accounted for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +34.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for stranded wire exported from France were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 39% of total exports. The United States, Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands, Romania, China, India, Brazil and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

India, with a CAGR of +35.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 stranded wire export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Germany (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Stranded Wire Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, approx. X tons of stranded wire, ropes and cables were imported into France; picking up by 6.3% against 2020. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stranded wire imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of stranded wire imports to France, with a combined 44% share of total imports. Belgium, Romania, Germany, Portugal, Turkey, China, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, South Korea and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +16.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of stranded wire, ropes and cables to France, comprising 26% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.4% per year) and Turkey (+15.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average stranded wire import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 42% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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