In 2023, the import volume of hot rolled stainless steel in coils of a width of 600 mm or more, with a thickness less than 3 mm, to France stood at a lower level than the forecast for 2024 onwards. From 2024 to 2028, the forecasted data indicates a consistent year-on-year growth in import volume, with a 2.95% increase from 2024 to 2025, a 2.8% increase from 2025 to 2026, a 2.68% increase from 2026 to 2027, and a 2.55% increase from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period is expected to be approximately 2.75%.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in France's demand for stainless steel, driven by technological advancements, regulatory changes in materials usage, and macroeconomic factors such as global trade dynamics and domestic industrial growth. The market may also be influenced by fluctuations in raw material prices and innovations in recycling technologies.
