The import of caviar and caviar substitutes to France has exhibited fluctuations over the past decade. The volume in 2023 stood at 1872.1 thousand kilograms. From 2013 to 2023, the import volumes saw a major dip followed by a nearly doubling in volume in 2014, and then fluctuated with slight increases and decreases in subsequent years. Notably, from 2022 to 2023, there was a modest increase of 0.79%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years (2018-2023) was 3.12%, indicating a generally upward trend, although at a varied pace year-on-year.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Projected steady increases in import volumes from 2024 onwards, reaching 1943.8 thousand kilograms by 2028.
- The forecasted 5-year CAGR from 2023 to 2028 is 0.6%, suggesting moderate growth in the near term.
- Economic factors and evolving consumer preferences could significantly influence future import volumes.
- Tracking global caviar supply and sustainability practices may impact both availability and import strategies.
