The stock of distilled alcoholic beverages in France decreased from 37 thousand metric tons in 2014 to 17 thousand metric tons in 2023, marking a significant decline. The most notable variations include a drastic 66.67% drop in 2017, followed by a sharp 160% increase in 2018. The average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years was -8.15%. In the past two years, the year-on-year declines were 5.26% in 2022 and 5.56% in 2023.
Future forecasts indicate a continued downward trend with an expected stock of 11 thousand metric tons by 2028, reflecting a forecasted 7.22% CAGR decline over the next five years and an overall 31.25% decrease. Monitoring changes in consumer preferences, economic conditions, and regulatory impacts on alcohol production and distribution will be crucial for future market assessments.
