Price for Millstones, Grindstones, Grinding Wheels and the Like; of Natural Stone in France - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Millstones, Grindstones, Grinding Wheels and the Like; of Natural Stone in France (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Millstones, Grindstones, Grinding Wheels and the Like; of Natural Stone in France (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Millstones, Grindstones, Grinding Wheels and the Like; of Natural Stone in France
4. Exports of Millstones, Grindstones, Grinding Wheels and the Like; of Natural Stone in France

Price for Millstones, Grindstones, Grinding Wheels and the Like; of Natural Stone in France (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like; of natural stones stood at $0.7 per unit in 2022, dropping by -19.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $0.8 per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 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 South Korea ($2.9 per unit), while the price for Poland ($0.4 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+28.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Millstones, Grindstones, Grinding Wheels and the Like; of Natural Stone in France (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like; of natural stones amounted to $0.7 per unit, which is down by -17.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 49% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $1.2 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($3.2 per unit), while the average price for exports to Romania ($0.4 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+23.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Millstones, Grindstones, Grinding Wheels and the Like; of Natural Stone in France

For the third year in a row, France recorded decline in overseas purchases of millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like; of natural stones, which decreased by -48% to 843K units in 2022. In general, imports faced a precipitous setback. The smallest decline of less than 0.1% was in 2021. Over the period under review, imports of millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and like; of natural stones reached the peak figure at 1.8M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like; of natural stones fell remarkably to $553K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and like; of natural stones reached the peak figure at $1.5M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Millstones, Grindstones, Grinding Wheels and the Like; of Natural Stone to France in 2022:

1. Poland (354.2K units)
2. Germany (190.9K units)
3. Spain (79.9K units)
4. China (58.8K units)
5. Italy (45.1K units)
6. Belgium (35.8K units)
7. United Kingdom (18.0K units)
8. United States (6.9K units)

Exports of Millstones, Grindstones, Grinding Wheels and the Like; of Natural Stone in France

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like; of natural stones increased by 32% to 310K units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports of millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and like; of natural stones reached the maximum at 346K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like; of natural stones rose notably to $216K in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The exports peaked at $274K in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Top Export Markets for Millstones, Grindstones, Grinding Wheels and the Like; of Natural Stone from France in 2022:

1. Luxembourg (51.6K units)
2. New Caledonia (43.9K units)
3. Belgium (29.3K units)
4. Germany (28.0K units)
5. Spain (25.6K units)
6. Romania (24.5K units)
7. United States (20.4K units)
8. Italy (15.8K units)
9. Austria (14.6K units)
10. Cameroon (10.9K units)
11. Switzerland (10.4K units)
12. Czech Republic (0.5K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform