The import of Ethylene Glycol (Ethanediol) to France stood at 65.436 million kilograms in 2023, having declined by 2.19% from the previous year. Over the last two years, imports showed a decreasing trend, with a cumulative decline of 5.22%. The five-year CAGR from 2018 to 2023 revealed an average annual decrease of 2.19%. Despite fluctuations in earlier years, the overall long-term trend indicates a consistent decline in imports since 2020.
Looking forward, the forecast from 2024 to 2028 predicts a continued reduction in imports, with a five-year CAGR of -1.97%, resulting in an overall decrease of 9.45%. This ongoing downtrend suggests persistent challenges or declining demand in the market.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in domestic production capacities, changes in regulatory standards affecting imports, and evolving global market dynamics that may influence France’s ethylene glycol import needs.
