France: Market for Tube Or Pipe Fittings Of Non-Malleable Cast Iron 2020

Market Size for Tube Or Pipe Fittings Of Non-Malleable Cast Iron in France

The revenue of the market for tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron in France amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market for non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings reached its peak figure level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Tube Or Pipe Fittings Of Non-Malleable Cast Iron in France

In value terms, production of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, production of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron reached its peak figure level at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Exports of Tube Or Pipe Fittings Of Non-Malleable Cast Iron

Exports from France

In 2018, the exports of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron from France amounted to X tons, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, exports of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron continue to indicate a moderate downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, exports of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron reached their peak of X tons. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of exports of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron amounted to $X in 2018. In general, exports of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron continue to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, exports of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron reached their peak of $X. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of exports of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for exports of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kuwait amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings exported from France were Qatar ($X), Germany ($X) and Kuwait ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Qatar recorded the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average export price for tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price for tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Tube Or Pipe Fittings Of Non-Malleable Cast Iron

Imports into France

In 2018, the imports of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron into France totaled X tons, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron reached their peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, imports of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, imports of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron continue to indicate a mild deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron attained their maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X tons) constituted the largest non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings supplier to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings suppliers to France were China ($X), Italy ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, the UK, Germany, Poland, Spain and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main suppliers, India recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron stood at $X per ton in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform