France: Slate Market Overview 2020

Slate Market Size in France

The revenue of the slate market in France amounted to $X in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, slate consumption continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the slate market reached its maximum level of $X in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Slate Production in France

In 2017, the amount of slate produced in France amounted to X tonnes, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, slate production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the slate production attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Slate Exports from France

In 2017, slate exports from France stood at X tonnes, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, slate exports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the slate exports reached their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the slate exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, slate exports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, slate exports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. In that year, the slate exports reached their peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the slate exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Slate Exports by Country from France

France (X tonnes), India (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes) represented roughly X% of total exports of slate in 2017. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tonnes), making up X% share of total exports. Spain (X tonnes), Portugal (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), Greece (X tonnes) and Kazakhstan (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, India ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Portugal, Germany, Kazakhstan, Greece and Poland, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries , Kazakhstan (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Slate Export Prices by Country in France

The slate export price in France stood at $X per tonne in 2017, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, slate export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. France export price peaked of $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Spain ($X per tonne), while Poland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Slate Imports into France

In 2017, approx. X tonnes of slate were imported into France; going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, slate imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the slate imports attained their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the slate imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, slate imports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, slate imports continue to indicate a significant descent. In that year, the slate imports reached their peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the slate imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Slate Imports by Country into France

In 2017, the UK (X tonnes), distantly followed by the U.S. (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes) represented the major importers of slate, together constituting X% of total imports. Spain (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), Saudi Arabia (X tonnes), Thailand (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and Japan (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Thailand (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported slate into France, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in the UK was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

Slate Import Prices by Country in France

In 2017, the slate import price in France amounted to $X per tonne, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, slate import price continues to indicate a measured decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for slate reached its peak figure level of $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Japan ($X per tonne), while Thailand ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Japan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform