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France - Carbides - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingFrance's Carbides Imports Drop Significantly to $99M in 2023
France Carbides Imports
In 2023, the amount of carbides imported into France reduced dramatically to 50K tons, dropping by -15% compared with 2022 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 27%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 62K tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, carbides imports dropped sharply to $99M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +45.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 45%. Imports peaked at $118M in 2022, and then fell markedly in the following year.
COUNTRY | Import Value of Carbides in France (million USD) | ||||||||||
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Germany | 21.0 | 17.0 | 11.4 | 16.4 | 23.8 | 24.8 | 28.2 | 22.7 | 33.2 | 40.8 | 33.5 |
Austria | 18.6 | 21.2 | 18.1 | 18.4 | 24.2 | 36.1 | 21.0 | 20.5 | 31.8 | 35.1 | 28.4 |
China | 6.7 | 6.0 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 7.1 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 7.0 | 8.7 |
Belgium | 8.4 | 9.0 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 4.9 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 9.1 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 8.2 |
Spain | 4.3 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
Czech Republic | 4.0 | 4.9 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 3.3 | 4.8 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
Luxembourg | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 2.0 |
Norway | 8.7 | 10.3 | 8.3 | 9.0 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 1.8 |
Others | 12.6 | 14.2 | 12.2 | 9.3 | 9.1 | 8.4 | 8.1 | 5.7 | 14.5 | 13.7 | 9.8 |
Total | 85.2 | 87.4 | 66.0 | 69.6 | 82.0 | 100 | 79.1 | 68.4 | 99.3 | 118 | 99.4 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, Germany (19K tons) constituted the largest supplier of carbides to France, with a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, carbides imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (7.6K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (5.4K tons), with an 11% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+7.3% per year) and Belgium (-1.4% per year).
In value terms, Germany ($33M), Austria ($28M) and China ($8.7M) appeared to be the largest carbides suppliers to France, together comprising 71% of total imports. Belgium, Spain, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +8.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the carbides price stood at $2,000 per ton (CIF, France), remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average import price increased by 25%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $2,012 per ton, leveling off in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($5,137 per ton), while the price for Italy ($403 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the carbides market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20136450 - Carbides whether or not chemically defined
Country coverage:
- France
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in France
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023