France aluminium container export during 2019-20 exhibits downfall with marginal growth; 21% dip predicted for 2022

The metal aluminium is the most extensively used non-ferrous metal and is enormously used in packaging materials and a matchless material for making all types of containers. Aluminium foil containers are utilized to prepare, freeze, store, transport, cook and serve a variety of foods. The containers made from aluminium foil are the only containers that are used in all types of ovens like microwave, conventional, convection and broiler.

The Western European nation France imported 2747 tonnes of aluminium containers during 2019-21, incurring revenue expenditure of $12.99 million for the import.

In 2019, France imported 1185 tonnes of aluminium container, counting an expenditure of $6.10 million, whereas in, 2020, the import exhibited a downfall by 35.27%, as the import volume plunged to 767 tonnes and the expenditure also dropped to $3.39 million.

The French import of aluminium containers in 2021 was recorded at 795 tonnes, which signifies a marginal growth of 3.65% and the expenditure rose to around $3.5 million.

The import for 2022 is analysed with a demand drop of 21.13%, as the import volume is anticipated to dip at 627 tonnes, while the expenditure stands at $5.12 million.

The major destination of France import of aluminium containers is Belgium, China, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, etc.