France: Hardboard Market 2024

Hardboard Market Size in France

The French hardboard market fell rapidly to $X in 2022, dropping by -44.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hardboard Production in France

In value terms, hardboard production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 78% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Hardboard Exports

Exports from France

For the third consecutive year, France recorded decline in overseas shipments of hardboard, which decreased by -11.9% to X cubic meters in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 110%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hardboard exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X cubic meters) was the main destination for hardboard exports from France, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy (X cubic meters), with a 2.4% share of total exports. Germany (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium totaled +2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-5.1% per year) and Germany (-21.9% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for hardboard exports from France, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 3.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled +4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-6.6% per year) and Germany (-19.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hardboard export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by 45% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 78% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Hardboard Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of hardboard increased by 2.1% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% 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 2015 with an increase of 31%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hardboard imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of hardboard to France, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, hardboard imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X cubic meters), twofold. Luxembourg (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+14.7% per year) and Luxembourg (+9.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest hardboard suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Poland, Austria and Ireland, which together accounted for a further 11%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +15.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average hardboard import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with an increase of 8.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter 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 Spain ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Austria ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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