France: Titanium Market 2024

Titanium Market Size in France

The French titanium market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Titanium consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Titanium Production in France

In value terms, titanium production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Titanium Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of titanium sponge, powders, ingots and slabs exported from France rose notably to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, titanium exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of titanium exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for titanium exported from France were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average titanium export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, titanium export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($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 India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Titanium Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of titanium sponge, powders, ingots and slabs increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, titanium imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of titanium to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, titanium imports from Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X tons), twofold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kazakhstan amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of titanium sponge, powders, ingots and slabs to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kazakhstan totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average titanium import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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