France: Market for Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers 2025

Market Size for Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers in France

In 2021, the French straw for fodder balers market decreased by -82.7% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption showed a dramatic shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers in France

In value terms, straw for fodder balers production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 24%. Straw for fodder balers production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers

Exports from France

Straw for fodder balers exports from France surged to X units in 2021, with an increase of 18% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a slight expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, straw for fodder balers exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +80.0% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for straw for fodder balers exports from France, with a 19% share of total exports. Moreover, straw for fodder balers exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X units), threefold. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-3.5% per year) and the UK (-2.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for straw or fodder balers, including pickup balers exports from France, comprising 19% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 6.5% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+27.5% per year) and the United States (-0.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average straw for fodder balers export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 the United States (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers

Imports into France

In 2021, purchases abroad of straw or fodder balers, including pickup balers decreased by -1.2% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, straw for fodder balers imports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X units), Ireland (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of straw for fodder balers imports to France, together accounting for 67% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, Austria, China, Denmark and Poland, which together accounted for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +66.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest straw for fodder balers suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Ireland, Italy, Austria, China, Denmark and Poland, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +66.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average straw for fodder balers import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 11%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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