France: Aluminium Tube Market 2024

Aluminium Tube Market Size in France

The French aluminium tube market amounted to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a slight slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Tube Production in France

In value terms, aluminium tube production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt setback. Aluminium tube production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aluminium Tube Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium tube exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of aluminium tube exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. Morocco, Belgium, Tunisia, the United States, Spain, the Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Romania and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for aluminium tube exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, Spain, Morocco, Belgium, Tunisia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Turkey and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average aluminium tube export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, aluminium tube export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Tube Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings imported into France dropped to X tons, waning by X% on the previous year. In general, imports saw a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium tube imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of aluminium tube imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Denmark, Turkey, Greece, China, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, Romania and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest aluminium tube suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. China, Spain, Denmark, Turkey, Greece, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Greece, with a CAGR of X%, 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 aluminium tube import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform