France: Market for Gym and Fitness Equipment 2024

Market Size for Gym and Fitness Equipment in France

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the French gym and fitness equipment market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible 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, consumption increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Production of Gym and Fitness Equipment in France

In value terms, gym and fitness equipment production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Gym and fitness equipment production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Gym and Fitness Equipment

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of gym and fitness equipment decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, gym and fitness equipment exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of gym and fitness equipment exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, Belgium, Romania, the UK, Hungary, the Netherlands and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for gym and fitness equipment exported from France were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Spain, Poland, the UK, the Netherlands, Romania, Hungary and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average gym and fitness equipment export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gym and Fitness Equipment

Imports into France

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of gym and fitness equipment, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, gym and fitness equipment imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of gym and fitness equipment to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, gym and fitness equipment imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with an X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest gym and fitness equipment suppliers to France were China ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Belgium, 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

In 2022, the average gym and fitness equipment import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :