Key Market Indicators
French plastic product sales are projected to decline to €23.9 billion by 2028, down from €25.9 billion in 2023. This marks a year-on-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) decline of 1.3%. The French market has been on a downward trend, decreasing by 1.4% annually since 2013. In 2023, France ranked third in the European plastic market, with Italy overtaking it with sales also at €25.9 billion. The rankings placed Italy, France, and the United Kingdom in second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. French plastic exports are expected to grow to $23.7 billion by 2028, up from $22.2 billion in 2023, reflecting a 1.1% annual growth rate. French supply has consistently increased by 1.1% per year since 1999. Similarly, French plastic imports are projected to rise to $29.6 billion by 2028, from $27.6 billion in 2023, growing at an annual rate of 1.2%. Since 1999, French demand for plastic imports has increased by 1.1% annually.
