The forecast for the food, beverages, and tobacco sector's final consumption of natural gas in France from 2024 to 2028 shows a steady increase from 2.27 to 2.32 million tonnes of oil equivalent. This gradual growth represents a year-on-year increase of approximately 0.44% to 0.47%. Between 2023 and 2024, the consumption rose from its previous level, indicating a moderate upward trend. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of this increase over the five-year period is around 0.44%.
Future trends to watch include the impact of environmental policies on natural gas consumption, the sector's response to energy efficiency demands, and the potential influence of technological advancements on production and consumption patterns. These factors could affect the trajectory of natural gas use in the food, beverages, and tobacco sector beyond 2028.