T3 · Product exporter position

France exports of Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not free-cutting) (HS 721550)

See where France stands in iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not free-cutting): export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter FRAHS6 721550Latest year 2024Rapid decline

Latest exports

$32.8MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

68Reported active markets

Three-year growth

-15%Annualized change

Destination HHI

1,368Destination concentration

Weighted share

12.1%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is France in Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not free-cutting)?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 721550. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$32.8M
Current 2024 exports$31.8M
Three-year average$49.8M
Historical peak$138.8M

Market position

Active destinations68
Destination HHI1,368
Weighted share12.1%
Share change-1 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth-15%
Volatility0.9
Maximum drawdown86.8%
TrendRapid decline
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterFranceCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$32.8MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$31.8MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth-15%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth-8.7%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationDEUDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share19.7%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration1,368HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change-1 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes33.8%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does France sell iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not free-cutting)?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
Germany$6.5M3.4%-26.9%FTA reportedStable
Italy$6.1M33.3%-1.2%FTA reportedGrowing
Poland$5.7M6.1%-1.1%FTA reportedGrowing
Spain$4.2M13.2%-28.3%FTA reportedGrowing
France$3.9M5.3%-17.7%0% tariffGrowing

Destination

Germany

Latest exports
$6.5M
Market share
3.4%
Growth
-26.9%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Italy

Latest exports
$6.1M
Market share
33.3%
Growth
-1.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Poland

Latest exports
$5.7M
Market share
6.1%
Growth
-1.1%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Spain

Latest exports
$4.2M
Market share
13.2%
Growth
-28.3%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

France

Latest exports
$3.9M
Market share
5.3%
Growth
-17.7%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Growing

Price intelligence

How does France's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Papua New Guinea: $195.0K / ton.

Lowest reported price

Comoros: $80.0 / ton.

Median price

$1.9K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for France and HS 721550 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$29.6M+50.9%105
2011$43.4M+46.5%108
2012$32.4M-25.3%61
2013$35.2M+8.6%80
2014$37.0M+5.1%68
2015$28.2M-23.6%77
2016$30.0M+6.1%76
2017$41.5M+38.6%69
2018$60.8M+46.4%74
2019$50.0M-17.8%74
2020$40.5M-19%64
2021$51.7M+27.8%71
2022$68.8M+32.9%72
2023$49.0M-28.8%60
2024$31.8M-35.1%68

Exporter context

France economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 721550.

France has reported exports of $635.3B and a trade balance of -$95.5B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 42.5% trade openness, 23.5% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about France iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not free-cutting) exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

Use latest exports, destination breadth, growth, concentration, and weighted share together rather than relying on one measure.

Which markets are most important?

The destination table ranks reported markets by the latest observed export value.

Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

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