In 2023, the re-import of zinc waste or scrap to France was at 64.95 thousand kilograms. Forecast data from 2024 indicates a consistent annual decline. Year-on-year, the value decreases show a growth rate pattern characterized by a substantial decline: from 2024 to 2025, it shrinks by 9.4%, from 2025 to 2026 by 10.16%, from 2026 to 2027 by 11.05%, and from 2027 to 2028 by 12.2%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is precisely -10.36%, highlighting a significant downtrend.

Future trends to monitor include:

Potential policy changes affecting metal recycling and environmental standards.
Market demand shifts in the global zinc industry.
Technological advancements in recycling processes that may impact zinc waste management.
Exchange rate fluctuations and their impact on the re-importation economics.