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France: Iron Ore Market 2021

Iron Ore Market Size in France

In 2019, the French iron ore market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Iron ore consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Iron Ore Exports

Exports from France

In 2019, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of iron ores, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, iron ore exports surged to $X in 2019. In general, exports showed temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for iron ore exports from France, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, iron ore exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), sixfold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and the Czech Republic (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for iron ore exported from France were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Italy and Thailand, which together accounted for a further X (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2019, the average iron ore export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2011 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Iron Ore Imports

Imports into France

In 2019, imports of iron ores into France contracted rapidly to X tons, which is down by -X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports showed a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, iron ore imports fell to $X in 2019. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Liberia (X tons) were the main suppliers of iron ore imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Liberia (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Brazil ($X) and Liberia ($X) constituted the largest iron ore suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Liberia (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average iron ore import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Liberia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for iron ores in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of iron ore consumption, comprising approx. 54% of total volume. Moreover, iron ore consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, eightfold. Australia ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.1% share.

What are the largest producers of iron ores in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of iron ore production in 2019 were Australia, Brazil and China, together comprising 70% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of iron ores to France?

In value terms, the largest iron ore suppliers to France were Canada, Brazil and Liberia, together accounting for 81% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of iron ores from France?

In value terms, Germany, Spain and the Czech Republic constituted the largest markets for iron ore exported from France worldwide, together comprising 68% of total exports. China, Italy and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

What is the average export price for iron ores in France?

The average iron ore export price stood at $85 per ton in 2019, dropping by -2.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for iron ores in France?

In 2019, the average iron ore import price amounted to $77 per ton, growing by 10% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the iron ore market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in France
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023