France: Calculator Market 2022

Calculator Market Size in France

In 2021, the French calculator market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Calculator consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Calculator Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of electronic calculators and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -28.4% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, calculator exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -15.2% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Spain (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main destinations of calculator exports from France, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Poland, Belgium, Italy, New Caledonia, Denmark, the Netherlands, Mexico and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by New Caledonia (with a CAGR of +44.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for calculator exports from France, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 8.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +17.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+31.0% per year) and Spain (+9.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average calculator export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 30% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Calculator Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, overseas purchases of electronic calculators and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions increased by 13% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 53%. Imports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, calculator imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of calculator imports to France, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Germany (with a CAGR of +54.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of calculator to France, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +54.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+45.4% per year) and China (-27.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average calculator import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+18.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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