France: Nonwoven Fabric Market 2024

Nonwoven Fabric Market Size in France

In 2022, the French nonwoven fabric market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Nonwoven fabric consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nonwoven Fabric Production in France

In value terms, nonwoven fabric production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Nonwoven Fabric Exports

Exports from France

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of nonwoven fabrics decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of nonwoven fabric exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. Spain, the Czech Republic, the UK, Italy, Poland, the United States, Denmark, Morocco, Austria and Switzerland 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 Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for nonwoven fabric exported from France were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, the UK, the United States, the Czech Republic, Italy, Poland, Morocco, Switzerland, Denmark and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Morocco, 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 nonwoven fabric export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Nonwoven Fabric Imports

Imports into France

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of nonwoven fabrics decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric imports contracted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of nonwoven fabric imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, China, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Turkey, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest nonwoven fabric suppliers to France were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, China, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Denmark, Austria, Turkey, Slovenia and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 nonwoven fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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