France: Asphalted Paper Market 2025

Asphalted Paper Market Size in France

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the French asphalted paper market, when its value decreased by -60.5% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable expansion. Asphalted paper consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Asphalted Paper Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard, when their volume increased by 87% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 95%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, asphalted paper exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of asphalted paper exports from France, together accounting for 67% of total exports. New Caledonia, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark and Cameroon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for New Caledonia (with a CAGR of +223.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for asphalted paper exported from France were Spain ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 62% of total exports. Switzerland, New Caledonia, Denmark, Sweden and Cameroon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, New Caledonia, with a CAGR of +127.6%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average asphalted paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -18.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 75%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cameroon (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Asphalted Paper Imports

Imports into France

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard decreased by -37.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 161%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, asphalted paper imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of asphalted paper imports to France, with a combined 77% share of total imports. Belgium and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +37.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest asphalted paper suppliers to France, together comprising 78% of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +37.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average asphalted paper import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -48.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 63% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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