France: Tapered Roller Bearing Market 2025

Tapered Roller Bearing Market Size in France

In 2021, the French tapered roller bearing market increased by 22% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Tapered Roller Bearing Production in France

In value terms, tapered roller bearing production expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tapered Roller Bearing Exports

Exports from France

Tapered roller bearing exports from France soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 20% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tapered roller bearing exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a slight contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main destinations of tapered roller bearing exports from France, with a combined 47% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the UK, Turkey, Spain, Brazil, Poland, China, the Czech Republic, Romania and Finland, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +19.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for tapered roller bearing exported from France were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 42% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Turkey, Poland, Brazil, China, the Czech Republic, Romania and Finland, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Finland, with a CAGR of +13.1%, 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

In 2021, the average tapered roller bearing export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Turkey (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tapered Roller Bearing Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of tapered roller bearings imported into France surged to X tons, growing by 24% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tapered roller bearing imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Romania (X tons), China (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of tapered roller bearing imports to France, with a combined 61% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +19.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tapered roller bearing suppliers to France were Romania ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 57% of total imports. India, Poland, Germany, Italy, Japan and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +16.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average tapered roller bearing import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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