The forecast for naphtha imports to France shows a declining trend from 177.34 thousand terajoules in 2024 to 171.41 thousand terajoules by 2028. In 2023, actual imports were at a higher level, indicating a year-on-year decrease of approximately 0.85% for 2025, 0.85% for 2026, 0.85% for 2027, and 0.85% for 2028 compared to the previous year. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) reflects a consistent drop of around 0.85% per year over these five years.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The impact of evolving environmental regulations on naphtha demand.
- Shifts in industrial usage that might influence import levels.
- Potential alternative feedstocks that could affect naphtha's relevance.
