The aerospace industry imports in France experienced significant fluctuations over the past decade. Actual data showed a peak in 2016, followed by periods of decline, particularly between 2018-2021, due to various market conditions and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, there was a dramatic drop in imports by 42.54% in 2020. However, the sector began to recover in 2022 with a sharp increase of 72.74%, followed by an 11.58% rise in 2023, putting imports at 38.5 billion USD in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years has been positive at 1.8%.

The forecast suggests a steady increase in imports, with an expected 1.5% CAGR from 2024 to 2028, projecting imports to rise to 42.32 billion USD by 2028. This represents a 7.75% growth rate over the forecast period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements and innovations in aerospace components.
Geopolitical factors affecting trade and import regulations.
Recovery and growth patterns post-pandemic impacting global supply chains.
Environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives influencing industry practices.