France: Unwrought Aluminium Alloys Market 2021

Unwrought Aluminium Alloys Market Size in France

The French unwrought aluminium alloys market stood at $X in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Unwrought aluminium alloys consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unwrought Aluminium Alloys Production in France

In value terms, unwrought aluminium alloys production shrank to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Unwrought aluminium alloys production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Unwrought Aluminium Alloys Exports

Exports from France

In 2020, exports of unwrought aluminium alloys from France declined dramatically to X tons, which is down by -X% against 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, unwrought aluminium alloys exports declined notably to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for unwrought aluminium alloys exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, unwrought aluminium alloys exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Croatia (X tons), sixfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for unwrought aluminium alloys exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Croatia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average unwrought aluminium alloys export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Unwrought Aluminium Alloys Imports

Imports into France

In 2020, approx. X tons of unwrought aluminium alloys were imported into France; with an increase of X% against 2019 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, unwrought aluminium alloys imports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main suppliers of unwrought aluminium alloys imports to France, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Switzerland, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unwrought aluminium alloys suppliers to France were the Netherlands ($X), Norway ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Switzerland 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 2020, the average unwrought aluminium alloys import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Switzerland ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Luxembourg ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :