France - Cement - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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France - Cement - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Cement Price in France - 2023

Contents:

  1. Cement Price in France (CIF) - 2023
  2. Cement Price in France (FOB) - 2023
  3. Cement Imports in France
  4. Cement Exports in France

Cement Price in France (CIF) - 2023

The average cement import price stood at $148 per ton in August 2023, flattening at the previous month. Over the period from August 2022 to August 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2023 an increase of 17% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $160 per ton. From May 2023 to August 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($237 per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($95.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cement Price in France (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average cement export price amounted to $142 per ton, surging by 2.2% against the previous month. Overall, export price indicated moderate growth from August 2022 to August 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +3.0% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2023 figures, cement export price decreased by -5.0% against June 2023 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 an increase of 52% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $149 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to August 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($276 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($131 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cement Imports in France

In 2022, approx. 3.5M tons of cement were imported into France; waning by -6.8% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 3.8M tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, cement imports contracted modestly to $400M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $412M, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Import of Cement in France (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Belgium89.088.11221138.3%
Spain61.060.983.088.513.2%
Luxembourg41.545.649.746.84.1%
Italy27.329.433.932.76.2%
Germany34.232.537.228.3-6.1%
Netherlands2.410.113.716.991.7%
Vietnam7.27.714.512.821.1%
Greece8.68.69.311.811.1%
Others46.238.449.049.02.0%
Total3173214124008.1%

Top Suppliers of Cement to France in 2022:

  1. Belgium (1087.9K tons)
  2. Spain (811.8K tons)
  3. Luxembourg (455.6K tons)
  4. Italy (293.5K tons)
  5. Germany (189.4K tons)
  6. Greece (155.6K tons)
  7. Vietnam (109.3K tons)
  8. Netherlands (103.8K tons)

Cement Exports in France

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of cement increased by 16% to 510K tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced setback.

In value terms, cement exports soared to $51M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Cement in France (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany26.421.617.521.5-6.6%
Italy5.56.88.212.029.7%
Luxembourg8.06.89.410.69.8%
Spain2.01.11.13.924.9%
Switzerland1.71.51.61.5-4.1%
Others4.72.22.01.7-28.8%
Total48.239.939.851.22.0%

Top Export Markets for Cement from France in 2022:

  1. Germany (283.6K tons)
  2. Italy (134.4K tons)
  3. Luxembourg (94.1K tons)
  4. Spain (27.9K tons)
  5. Switzerland (9.6K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cement market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 23511210 - Portland cement
  • Prodcom 23511290 - Other hydraulic cements

Country coverage:

  • France

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in France
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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