France: Unvulcanized Rubber Market 2024

Unvulcanized Rubber Market Size in France

The French unvulcanized rubber market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated moderate 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Unvulcanized rubber consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unvulcanized Rubber Production in France

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Unvulcanized Rubber Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of unvulcanized rubber exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Romania, Italy, Luxembourg, Turkey, the UK, Hungary, Austria, the Netherlands, the United States and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for unvulcanized rubber exported from France were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Romania, Italy, the UK, Belgium, the United States, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Turkey, Hungary and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average unvulcanized rubber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unvulcanized Rubber Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof were imported into France; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber imports rose to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of unvulcanized rubber to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, unvulcanized rubber imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unvulcanized rubber import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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