France: Carbides Market 2024

Carbides Market Size in France

The French carbides market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Carbides Production in France

In value terms, carbides production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Carbides Exports

Exports from France

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of carbides increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carbides exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for carbides exported from France worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average carbides export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Carbides Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, imports of carbides into France declined modestly to X tons, which is down by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, carbides imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated modest 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of carbides to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, carbides imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest carbides suppliers to France, together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Norway, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Hungary, the Netherlands, Romania, Russia, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average carbides import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, 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.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform