France: Non-Alloy Steel U-Section Market 2024

Non-Alloy Steel U-Section Market Size in France

The French non-alloy steel u-section market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Non-alloy steel u-section consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Alloy Steel U-Section Production in France

In value terms, non-alloy steel u-section production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Non-Alloy Steel U-Section Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, non-alloy steel u-section exports from France shrank sharply to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-alloy steel u-section exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of non-alloy steel u-section exports from France, with a combined X% share 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 Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest markets for non-alloy steel u-section exported from France worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Poland, 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 non-alloy steel u-section export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Non-Alloy Steel U-Section Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, non-alloy steel u-section imports into France declined to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy steel u-section imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated measured growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest non-alloy steel u-section supplier to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, non-alloy steel u-section imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Luxembourg (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of u-sections of non-alloy steel to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-alloy steel u-section import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable increase 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, non-alloy steel u-section import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 UK ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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