Key Market Indicators
French exports of iron are forecast to drop by 0.3% year-on-year to 20,610 thousand metric tons in 2026. Since 1995, French exports have grown by 0.8% annually. In 2021, France came in third with 20,970 thousand metric tons, behind Sweden but ahead of Italy. Imports of iron into France are also expected to decline by 0.5% year-on-year to 30,860 thousand metric tons by 2026. Since 1995, French imports have increased by 0.1% each year. In 2021, Italy was ahead with 31,750 thousand metric tons, followed by France and the Netherlands.