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Exports In 2023, France exported $179M in Rock Wool, making it the 8th largest exporter of Rock Wool in the world. At the same year, Rock Wool was the 425th most exported product in France. The main destination of Rock Wool exports from France are: Italy ($36.3M), Germany ($29.5M), United Kingdom ($20.8M), Spain ($13.1M), and Belgium ($12.3M).

The fastest growing export markets for Rock Wool of France between 2022 and 2023 were United Kingdom ($6.28M), Belgium ($4.35M), and Netherlands ($1.1M).

Imports In 2023, France imported $266M in Rock Wool, becoming the 4th largest importer of Rock Wool in the world. At the same year, Rock Wool was the 419th most imported product in France. France imports Rock Wool primarily from: Germany ($42.4M), Spain ($37.8M), Belgium ($37.4M), Netherlands ($30.2M), and Poland ($25.5M).

The fastest growing import markets in Rock Wool for France between 2022 and 2023 were Netherlands ($5.8M), Spain ($5.62M), and Croatia ($3.53M).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2023)$179M

IMPORTS (2023)$266M

NET TRADE (2023)-$87.3M

In 2023, France exported $179M in Rock Wool. The main destinations of France exports on Rock Wool were Italy ($36.3M), Germany ($29.5M), United Kingdom ($20.8M), Spain ($13.1M), and Belgium ($12.3M).

In 2023, France imported $266M in Rock Wool, mainly from Germany ($42.4M), Spain ($37.8M), Belgium ($37.4M), Netherlands ($30.2M), and Poland ($25.5M).

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THE FASTEST GROWING Rock Wool EXPORT MARKETS FOR France WERE (2022 - 2023):

United Kingdom$6.28M (43.2%)

Belgium$4.35M (54.5%)

Netherlands$1.1M (12.7%)

THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Rock Wool BY France WERE (2022 - 2023):

South Korea-$5.88M (-87.6%)

Australia-$3.37M (-77.4%)

Italy-$2.88M (-7.36%)

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In 2023, France's main exporting competitors in Rock Wool were:

Germany $585M

Poland $564M

United States $504M

In 2023, France's main importing competitors in Rock Wool were:

Germany $535M

United States $420M

Italy $311M

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALGermany+ $15.3M

TOP IMPORT POTENTIALGermany+ $19.7M

Rock Wool’s highest export potential is Germany. With an export gap of $15.3M. Rock Wool’s highest import potential is Germany with an import gap of $19.7M.

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Trade Value of Rock Wool by Exporters

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