Key Market Indicators
French wound dressing exports are projected to decline to approximately $92 million by 2028, down from around $100 million in 2023. This marks a yearly decrease of 1.4% in compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Since 1999, French supply has consistently fallen, with an average yearly decrease of 4.8%. In the global rankings for 2023, France was positioned at number 10, having been overtaken by Italy, which also recorded exports of $100 million. Belgium, Germany, and Austria held the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. On the import front, France is expected to see an increase. French wound dressing imports are set to rise to roughly $157 million by 2028, up from around $145 million in 2023. This represents a yearly growth rate of 1.2% in CAGR. Since 1999, French demand for wound dressings has increased by an average of 1.1% annually.