France: Shipping Market Overview 2020

Shipping Market Size in France

The revenue of the shipping market in France amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total market indicated a moderate expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, shipping consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the shipping market reached its peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of the shipping market failed to regain its momentum.

Shipping Production in France

In value terms, shipping production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, shipping production continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, shipping production reached its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, shipping production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Shipping Exports

Exports from France

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of ships, vessels, ferry-boats for the transport of persons were exported from France; increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, shipping exports continue to indicate remarkable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, shipping exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, shipping exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, shipping exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, shipping exports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes) was the main destination for shipping exports from France, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +X%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) also remains the key foreign market for shipping exports from France.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average shipping export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the shipping export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for ships, vessels, ferry-boats for the transport of persons reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2010 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for ships, vessels, ferry-boats for the transport of persons failed to regain its momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to -X% per year.

Shipping Imports

Imports into France

In 2018, the amount of ships, vessels, ferry-boats for the transport of persons imported into France totaled X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, shipping imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, shipping imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, shipping imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, shipping imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X tonnes) constituted the largest shipping supplier to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, shipping imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Netherlands (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of shipping to France, comprising X% of total shipping imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average shipping import price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the shipping import price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the average import prices for ships, vessels, ferry-boats for the transport of persons attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2013 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for ships, vessels, ferry-boats for the transport of persons failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for New Zealand ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform