In 2023, France's import of oak logs stood at 21.000 million kilograms. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 indicate a steady decline, with volumes expected to decrease from 19.488 million kilograms in 2024 to 13.126 million kilograms in 2028. Analyzing the year-on-year changes, the import volumes are projected to decrease by approximately 8.42% from 2024 to 2025, 8.99% from 2025 to 2026, 9.69% from 2026 to 2027, and 10.53% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this forecast period reveals a decline of around 8.82% per annum.
Future trends to watch for include potential policy changes within the European Union affecting timber trade, environmental regulations impacting logging practices, and fluctuations in global oak supply and demand. These factors could influence the long-term import dynamics of oak logs to France.
