In 2023, the consumption of anthracite in the non-metallic minerals sector in France stood at 48.72 thousand metric tons. Over the last two years, there was a year-on-year increase of 6.62% in 2022 and 7.56% in 2023. The overall trend from 2013 to 2023 shows significant fluctuations, with notable declines in 2014 (-53.57%) and 2017 (-42.39%), and occasional increases, such as in 2018 (100.51%). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years was -2.95%.

Looking ahead to 2028, the sector is expected to stabilize with forecasted consumption maintaining around 48.74 thousand metric tons per year, reflecting a minimal 5-year CAGR of 0.01% and a forecasted 5-year growth rate of 0.03%.

Future Trends to Watch For:

Technological advancements and energy efficiency improvements reducing anthracite demand.
Possible regulatory changes emphasizing greener alternatives and impacting consumption patterns.
Economic factors affecting the non-metallic minerals sector's performance influencing anthracite demand.