France - Aluminum (Unwrought, Not Alloyed) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

France: Aluminium Market Overview 2020

Aluminium Market Size in France

The revenue of the aluminium market in France amounted to $X in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, aluminium consumption continues to indicate a drastic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the aluminium market reached its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Aluminium Production in France

In 2017, the amount of aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) produced in France amounted to X tonnes, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total output indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the aluminium production increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the aluminium production attained their peak volume, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Aluminium Exports from France

Aluminium exports from France totaled X tonnes in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total exports indicated a pronounced growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the aluminium exports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the aluminium exports reached their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the aluminium exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, aluminium exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, aluminium exports continue to indicate a slight setback. France exports peaked of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Aluminium Exports by Country from France

In 2017, Russia (X tonnes) and Canada (X tonnes) represented the main exporters of aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) in the globe, together resulting at approx. X% of total exports. India (X tonnes) occupied a X% share (based on tonnes) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Australia (X%), Iceland (X%), Malaysia (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). South Africa (X tonnes), Saudi Arabia (X tonnes), Mozambique (X tonnes) and New Zealand (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Russia ($X) and India ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Australia, Iceland, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, the Netherlands, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Mozambique, New Zealand and France, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Saudi Arabia (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Export Prices by Country in France

In 2017, the aluminium export price in France amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, aluminium export price continues to indicate an abrupt reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) reached its peak figure level of $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Mozambique ($X per tonne), while Russia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Malaysia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Aluminium Imports into France

Aluminium imports into France amounted to X tonnes in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, aluminium imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the aluminium imports reached its maximum volume of X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, aluminium imports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, aluminium imports continue to indicate a measured descent. France imports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Aluminium Imports by Country into France

The U.S. (X tonnes), Japan (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes) represented roughly X% of total imports of aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) in 2017. Malaysia (X tonnes), Brazil (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes), Norway (X tonnes) and Thailand (X tonnes) occupied the minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Brazil (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Japan ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Germany, Turkey, Italy, Malaysia, Norway, Mexico, Thailand, Brazil and France, which together accounted for a further X%.

Malaysia (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countriesover the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Import Prices by Country in France

In 2017, the aluminium import price in France amounted to $X per tonne, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, aluminium import price continues to indicate a measured downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. France import price peaked of $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in Norway ($X per tonne) and Germany ($X per tonne), while Brazil ($X per tonne) and Turkey ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Norway (-X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform