In 2024, the import of salt and pure sodium chloride to France is projected to be 301.28 million kilograms. This marks the beginning of a downward trend, with forecasts indicating a steady yearly decline to 99.351 million kilograms by 2028. Compared to the actual figures for 2023, this represents a significant decrease in volume.
The year-on-year variation shows consistent reductions, highlighting a notable drop of approximately 17% annually over this five-year forecast. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) suggests a significant negative average variation per year.
Future trends to watch for include potential substitutions with alternatives, changes in domestic production capacities, environmental regulations impacting imports, or shifts in demand driven by industrial or food sector alterations.
