The production of food-grade salt in France has shown fluctuations from 2014 to 2023, with a notably stable output in 2014 and 2015. After a significant increase in 2016, production dipped in 2017 but generally demonstrated moderate growth in subsequent years. The 2023 figure stood at 270.48 million kilograms, reflecting a year-on-year variation of 0.29%. Over the last two years, the CAGR averaged 0.25%, indicating modest growth. Looking at the forecasted data, the production is expected to continue a steady upward trend with a CAGR of 0.24% over the next five years, reaching 274.61 million kilograms by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of climate change on salt production, technological advancements in salt extraction and processing, and shifts in dietary patterns that might influence the demand for food-grade salt in France.