France: Unwrought Zinc Alloys Market 2024

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Market Size in France

The French unwrought zinc alloys market dropped to $X in 2022, waning by -9.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Production in France

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 39%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of unwrought zinc alloys increased by 4.8% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 56%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of unwrought zinc alloys exports from France, with a combined 61% share of total exports. Tunisia, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +142.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Tunisia ($X) constituted the largest markets for unwrought zinc alloys exported from France worldwide, with a combined 54% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Romania, Belgium and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Greece, with a CAGR of +155.9%, 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

In 2022, the average unwrought zinc alloys export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Tunisia (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, imports of unwrought zinc alloys into France dropped notably to X tons, with a decrease of -19.6% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +26.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 59%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) were the main suppliers of unwrought zinc alloys imports to France, with a combined 86% share of total imports. Spain, Germany, Italy, the UK and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +13.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unwrought zinc alloys suppliers to France were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X), with a combined 87% share of total imports. Spain, Germany, Italy, the UK and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +21.2%, 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 2022, the average unwrought zinc alloys import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, unwrought zinc alloys import price increased by +47.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Luxembourg ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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