France: Metal Chain Market 2024

Metal Chain Market Size in France

The French metal chain market was estimated at $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded strong growth. Metal chain consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Metal Chain Production in France

In value terms, metal chain production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Metal chain production peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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Metal Chain Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of iron or steel chain decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal chain exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a modest 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, exports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for metal chain exports from France, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, metal chain exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Morocco (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Morocco ($X) were the largest markets for metal chain exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Italy, 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

The average metal chain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Chain Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, imports of iron or steel chain into France declined to X tons, waning by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal chain imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal chain imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Serbia, Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest metal chain suppliers to France were China ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Serbia, Turkey, Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 metal chain import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, metal chain import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform