The sold production of iron, steel, and ferro-alloys in France experienced significant fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. Starting at 2.83 billion kilograms in 2013, values saw a mix of declines and surges, peaking in 2019 at 9.49 billion kilograms. The industry witnessed a significant drop to 2.16 billion kilograms in 2020, likely due to pandemic impacts, followed by a steady recovery with 5.19 billion kilograms in 2023. The year-on-year variation from 2022 to 2023 was 19.31%, with a positive five-year CAGR of 4.06%.
Forecasts indicate a gradual increase from 2024 to 2028, with an estimated CAGR of 0.66% and an overall growth rate of 3.35% over this period. Future trends to watch include the industry’s adaptation to sustainable production methods, potential impacts of energy transition policies, and global demand shifts influenced by economic changes.