As of 2023, France's non-metallic minerals import dependency ratio is poised to incrementally rise, with the forecasted values suggesting a shift from 11.2 in 2024 to 11.5 in 2028. This slight upward trend reflects a relatively stable yet steadily increasing reliance on imports for non-metallic minerals. From the forecast data, the year-on-year variation remains minimal at approximately 0.1 percentage point each year from 2024 onwards, indicating a consistent but slow growth trajectory.
Looking forward, it is essential to monitor factors that could impact this dependency, such as advances in domestic mining capabilities, shifts in industrial demand driven by technological advances, and policy changes affecting trade relations. Additionally, geopolitical developments and sustainability initiatives could significantly alter the dependency ratio either through supply chain disruptions or alternative resource developments.
