France: Ink Market 2024

Ink Market Size in France

In 2022, the French ink market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ink Production in France

In value terms, ink production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Ink Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of inks (excluding printing ink) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ink exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of ink exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. China, Brazil, the UK, Turkey, Spain, Mexico, Germany, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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 Mexico (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the United States ($X) and Singapore ($X) were the largest markets for ink exported from France worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. India, Germany, China, Spain, the UK, Brazil, Turkey, Mexico, Tunisia and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average ink export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($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 the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ink Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of inks (excluding printing ink) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ink imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ink to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ink imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X tons), twofold. Germany (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 the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest ink suppliers to France were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Philippines, China, the UK, the United States and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average ink import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average 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 Singapore ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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