France: Calcareous Building Stone Market 2024

Calcareous Building Stone Market Size in France

The French calcareous building stone market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced setback. Calcareous building stone consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Calcareous Building Stone Production in France

In value terms, calcareous building stone production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a slight contraction. Calcareous building stone production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Calcareous Building Stone Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of calcareous building stone increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, calcareous building stone exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of calcareous building stone exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. South Korea, Belgium, the UK, the Netherlands and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for calcareous building stone exported from France were Germany ($X), Switzerland ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, the UK, Belgium, South Korea and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average calcareous building stone export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Calcareous Building Stone Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of calcareous building stone were imported into France; dropping by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, calcareous building stone imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), India (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main suppliers of calcareous building stone imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest calcareous building stone suppliers to France were India ($X), Croatia ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 calcareous building stone import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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