France: Unvulcanised Rubber Market 2024

Unvulcanised Rubber Market Size in France

In 2021, the French unvulcanised rubber market decreased by -98.8% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a sharp curtailment. Unvulcanised rubber consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unvulcanised Rubber Production in France

In value terms, unvulcanised rubber production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable slump. Unvulcanised rubber production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Unvulcanised Rubber Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was growth in shipments abroad of unvulcanised rubber, when their volume increased by 3.5% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unvulcanised rubber exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of unvulcanised rubber exports from France, with a combined 50% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Italy, Turkey, the United States, Hungary, the UK, Serbia, China and the Czech Republic, 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 Serbia (with a CAGR of +21.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for unvulcanised rubber exported from France were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 51% of total exports. Romania, the United States, Italy, Hungary, the UK, China, the Czech Republic, Turkey and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +24.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 unvulcanised rubber export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 30%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Serbia (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unvulcanised Rubber Imports

Imports into France

Unvulcanised rubber imports into France rose slightly to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 3.4% on 2020. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 11%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unvulcanised rubber imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest unvulcanised rubber supplier to France, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, unvulcanised rubber imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled -6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+8.6% per year) and Spain (+1.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unvulcanised rubber to France, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to -9.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+3.6% per year) and Spain (-2.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average unvulcanised rubber import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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