France: Densified Wood Market 2024

Densified Wood Market Size in France

In 2022, the French densified wood market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw strong growth. Densified wood consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Densified Wood Production in France

In value terms, densified wood production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Densified wood production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Densified Wood Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of densified wood increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, densified wood exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of densified wood exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Morocco, Tunisia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for 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 the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 densified wood export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Densified Wood Imports

Imports into France

After four years of growth, purchases abroad of densified wood decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, densified wood imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

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

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

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

Italy, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average densified wood import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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