The forecast for Uranium and Thorium direct material inputs in France shows a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the actual input stood noticeably higher than in 2024, indicating the beginning of this downward trend. Year-on-year reductions are quite significant, with approximately 14% from 2024 to 2025, 16% from 2025 to 2026, 19% from 2026 to 2027, and around 24% from 2027 to 2028. Over these five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reflects a steady decrease, emphasizing the ongoing reduction in demand or extraction of these materials.
Future trends to watch include:
- Possible shifts in energy policy or technology that may influence the demand for nuclear materials.
- Advancements in alternative energy sources potentially accelerating the decline in need for Uranium and Thorium.
- Global market factors, such as geopolitical tensions or regulatory changes, impacting France's material input requirements.
