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France - Iron Or Steel Articulated Link Chain - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Metal Link Chain Price in France - 2023

Metal Link Chain Price in France (FOB) - 2022

The average metal link chain export price stood at $14,856 per ton in 2022, which is down by -15.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $17,826 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($22,689 per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($5,674 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 Turkey (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Link Chain Price in France (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average metal link chain import price amounted to $13,937 per ton, which is down by -14.4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, import price indicated mild growth from July 2022 to July 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.6% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, metal link chain import price increased by +20.2% against May 2023 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 41% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $16,931 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to July 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($58,018 per ton), while the price for India ($3,526 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Link Chain Exports in France

In 2022, approx. 4.4K tons of iron or steel articulated link chain were exported from France; growing by 10% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal link chain exports dropped to $65M in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 29%.

Export of Metal Link Chain in France (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	13.4	9.8	12.3	12.4	-2.6%
Germany	16.1	12.0	14.5	11.4	-10.9%
Italy	2.6	3.8	7.3	7.8	44.2%
South Korea	9.7	4.2	5.5	5.6	-16.7%
China	8.1	7.2	5.9	4.5	-17.8%
Hungary	3.9	3.8	4.4	4.0	0.8%
Spain	4.1	2.5	3.7	3.5	-5.1%
Romania	1.2	2.2	2.4	2.9	34.2%
Poland	0.2	0.2	3.7	1.9	111.8%
United Kingdom	3.1	2.2	2.3	1.9	-15.1%
Turkey	1.2	1.1	0.8	0.8	-12.6%
Morocco	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.4	0.0%
Belgium	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.0%
Others	6.4	4.3	6.6	7.1	3.5%
Total	70.9	54.1	69.8	64.8	-3.0%

Top Export Markets for Metal Link Chain from France in 2022:

Germany (832.4 tons)
United States (749.2 tons)
Italy (696.7 tons)
China (278.8 tons)
South Korea (264.3 tons)
Hungary (255.3 tons)
Spain (154.4 tons)
Poland (142.4 tons)
Romania (140.6 tons)
United Kingdom (129.8 tons)
Turkey (74.3 tons)
Morocco (71.9 tons)
Belgium (69.0 tons)

Metal Link Chain Imports in France

In 2022, approx. 3.6K tons of iron or steel articulated link chain were imported into France; growing by 2.9% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +79.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 75%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal link chain imports expanded sharply to $44M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Metal Link Chain in France (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	4.7	5.8	14.9	17.0	53.5%
Germany	5.2	8.7	11.4	11.1	28.8%
Italy	4.1	3.3	4.5	6.5	16.6%
United Kingdom	0.8	1.0	1.9	2.4	44.2%
India	1.6	0.2	2.0	2.1	9.5%
Belgium	1.1	1.3	1.9	1.8	17.8%
Others	2.8	2.2	3.2	2.9	1.2%
Total	20.3	22.6	39.9	43.7	29.1%

Top Suppliers of Metal Link Chain to France in 2022:

China (1041.4 tons)
Germany (952.5 tons)
India (548.1 tons)
Italy (333.7 tons)
United Kingdom (275.3 tons)
Belgium (240.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Prodcom 28152170 - Iron or steel articulated link chain (excluding roller chain)

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France

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Trade (exports and imports) in France
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4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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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