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france chemical dm rubber additive export
france chemical dm rubber additive export
france chemical dm rubber additive export
france chemical dm rubber additive export
  • What is the additive manufacturing market in France?
  • France ranks 4th in the additive manufacturing sector after Germany, Italy, and the U.K. The additive manufacturing sector in France represented a turnover of approximately $580 million in 2021 – 3% of the global additive manufacturing market. The average expected market growth in France is estimated to be 7% per year for the coming years.
  • What additives do French companies use?
  • As of today, French companies use 87% plastics and polymers and 26% composites. Several French organizations are working on metal additive manufacturing R&D : AddimAlliance, Additive Factory Hub, Cetim, Initiative 3D, and the Scientific Interest Group/SIG-CNRS.
  • What is the Customs Code for additive manufacturing machines?
  • As there is still no custom classification code for additive manufacturing machines, French customs has been using either the 8477 (809990) HS code, or 8479 or 8486 codes to classify additive manufacturing equipment. Consequently, export and import figures are not representative of the current trade situation.
  • Which industries use composites additive manufacturing technologies?
  • The wind energy industry is also a strong user of composites additive manufacturing technologies. As of today, French companies use 87% plastics and polymers and 26% composites.