France: Bituminous Mixtures Market 2024

Bituminous Mixtures Market Size in France

The French bituminous mixtures market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Bituminous mixtures consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Bituminous Mixtures Production in France

In value terms, bituminous mixtures production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Bituminous mixtures production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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Bituminous Mixtures Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of bituminous mixtures exported from France declined to X tons, waning by X% against 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bituminous mixtures exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons) was the main destination for bituminous mixtures exports from France, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, bituminous mixtures exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Switzerland totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), the UK ($X) and Cameroon ($X) constituted the largest markets for bituminous mixtures exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Belgium, Spain, Germany, Senegal, Uruguay, Kenya, the United States, Rwanda and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 bituminous mixtures export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated pronounced growth 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, bituminous mixtures export price decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 Luxembourg (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bituminous Mixtures Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of bituminous mixtures were imported into France; growing by X% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bituminous mixtures imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest bituminous mixtures supplier to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, bituminous mixtures imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest bituminous mixtures suppliers to France were Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Germany and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average bituminous mixtures import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild decrease. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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