Key Market Indicators
French metal imports are projected to hit 56.8 million metric tons by 2028, up from the current 56.2 million metric tons in 2023. This growth represents a modest annual compound growth rate (CAGR) of 0.2%. Historically, French demand for metal imports has experienced a slight decline, dropping by 0.5% per year since 1995. In the 2023 rankings, France secured the second position, while Germany took the lead with an identical 56.2 million metric tons. Following France in the rankings, Italy and Spain occupied the third and fourth positions, respectively.