Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable in France - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable in France (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable in France (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable in France
4. Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable in France

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable in France (CIF) - 2023

In December 2023, the average import price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillables amounted to $316 per thousand units, which is down by -23.2% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 127% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $0.5 per unit. From May 2023 to December 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($1.1 per unit), while the price for the Netherlands ($135 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+63.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable in France (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillables stood at $641 per thousand units in December 2023, reducing by -40.2% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2023 when the average export price increased by 102% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1.1 per unit. From August 2023 to December 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($675 per thousand units), while the average price for exports to Spain ($123 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Greece (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable in France

For the fourth consecutive year, France recorded growth in purchases abroad of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillables, which increased by 25% to 122M units in 2022. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 98%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillables surged to $31M in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable to France in 2022:

1. China (77.3M units)
2. Spain (26.0M units)
3. Netherlands (5.1M units)
4. Germany (5.1M units)
5. Austria (2.7M units)
6. Italy (2.6M units)
7. Vietnam (2.0M units)

Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable in France

For the fourth consecutive year, France recorded growth in shipments abroad of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillables, which increased by 16% to 67M units in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 109%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillables reached $30M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 56%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable from France in 2022:

1. Spain (38.8M units)
2. Italy (12.8M units)
3. Germany (5.5M units)
4. Denmark (2.2M units)
5. Greece (1.4M units)
6. Netherlands (1.3M units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform