In 2023, France's imports of pure biodiesels were recorded at 80.5 thousand terajoules. The forecast for imports shows a steady upward trend from 85.28 thousand terajoules in 2024 to 111.67 thousand terajoules by 2028. The year-on-year growth rates are approximately 7.9% for 2025, 7.2% for 2026, 6.7% for 2027, and 6.2% for 2028. Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected to be around 6.75%.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in biodiesel production, potential policy changes in European renewable energy directives, and fluctuations in global oil prices. These factors could significantly impact both the supply and demand dynamics for biodiesels in France.