The raw sugar equivalent processing in France is forecasted to rise steadily from 96,000 metric tons in 2024 to 106,000 metric tons by 2028. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 2.5% over five years. The processing volume in 2023 was slightly below the 2024 figure, indicating a continuing upward trend. On a year-on-year basis, the growth rates are moderate yet consistent, averaging around 2-3% annually.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of climate change on sugar beet yields, changing regulatory environments within the EU, technological advancements in processing efficiency, and shifts in domestic and international demand for sugar and its derivatives.
