France: Ophthalmic Instruments Market 2024

Ophthalmic Instruments Market Size in France

The French ophthalmic instruments market stood at $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2014 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Ophthalmic Instruments Production in France

In value terms, ophthalmic instruments production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Ophthalmic instruments production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Ophthalmic Instruments Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X units of ophthalmic instruments and appliances were exported from France; increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, ophthalmic instruments exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a remarkable increase 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), the UK (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of ophthalmic instruments exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Mexico, Spain, Australia, Belgium, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Turkey and Sweden 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 largest markets for ophthalmic instruments exported from France were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, the UK, Belgium, Mexico, Australia, the Netherlands, Turkey, Sweden, Switzerland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, 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 2022, the average ophthalmic instruments export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ophthalmic Instruments Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X units of ophthalmic instruments and appliances were imported into France; picking up by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ophthalmic instruments imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United States (X units), Belgium (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of ophthalmic instruments imports to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Mexico, Turkey, Italy, Israel, the Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ophthalmic instruments suppliers to France were the Netherlands ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Israel, Belgium, Japan, China, Switzerland, Mexico, Italy, South Korea, the UK and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average ophthalmic instruments import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) 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 a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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