In 2023, France's re-import of articles of gut, of goldbeater's skin, of bladders, or of tendons stood at an equivalent figure in value terms. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 suggest a steady decline, decreasing from 1.83 to 1.38 in thousand US dollars. The year-on-year variation highlights annual diminutions with approximately a -6.6% change for 2025, a -6.4% for 2026, a -6.9% for 2027, and finally, a -7.4% for 2028. The five-year CAGR reflects an average annual reduction of around -6.1%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Shifts in global manufacturing or artistic demand for these niche products.
- Technological advancements possibly replacing some of these traditional materials.
- Trade policies that may impact the re-import due to regulatory changes.
