France: Veneer Sheets Market 2024

Veneer Sheets Market Size in France

The French veneer sheets market contracted notably to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt slump. Veneer sheets consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Veneer Sheets Production in France

In value terms, veneer sheets production declined dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Veneer Sheets Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, veneer sheets exports from France surged to X cubic meters, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, veneer sheets exports contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X cubic meters) was the main destination for veneer sheets exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, veneer sheets exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X cubic meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for veneer sheets exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average veneer sheets export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Veneer Sheets Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of veneer sheets increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, veneer sheets imports reached $X in 2022. The total import 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Gabon (X cubic meters) constituted the largest veneer sheets supplier to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, veneer sheets imports from Gabon exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X cubic meters), twofold. Serbia (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Gabon ($X) constituted the largest supplier of veneer sheets to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Gabon 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 veneer sheets import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Serbia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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