France: Metal Skid Chain Market 2024

Metal Skid Chain Market Size in France

In 2022, the French metal skid chain market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw strong growth. Metal skid chain consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Metal Skid Chain Production in France

In value terms, metal skid chain production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Metal Skid Chain Exports

Exports from France

Metal skid chain exports from France declined to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal skid chain exports expanded to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for metal skid chain exports from France, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, metal skid chain exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for iron or steel skid chain exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average metal skid chain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced 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 skid chain export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Metal Skid Chain Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of iron or steel skid chain increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal skid chain imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest metal skid chain supplier to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, metal skid chain imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 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: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest metal skid chain suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average metal skid chain import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant 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 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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