Ammonia production in France exhibited significant fluctuations over the past decade. Starting in 2013, production varied from a low of 631.9 thousand metric tons in 2023 to a high of 1,040.0 thousand metric tons in 2015. The period between 2020 and 2023 saw a downward trend, as production dropped from 662.17 thousand metric tons in 2020 to 631.9 thousand metric tons in 2023. This represents a year-on-year decrease of 7.9% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years was -7.12%.
Looking ahead, forecasted data indicates a continuous decline in ammonia production, with an average annual decrease of 9.43% from 2024 to 2028. By 2028, production is expected to fall to 348.82 thousand metric tons, which represents a cumulative decline of 39.06% from 2023 levels.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of environmental regulations, advancements in ammonia production technologies, and fluctuations in demand due to changes in agricultural and industrial activities.
