In 2023, sugar cane demand in France stood at 2.35 million metric tons. Forecasts predict a gradual decline in demand from 2024 to 2028, dipping to 2.28 million metric tons by 2028. Year-on-year percentage variation shows a minor decrease: -0.43% from 2024 to 2025, -0.86% from 2025 to 2026, -0.87% from 2026 to 2027, and -0.44% from 2027 to 2028. The last compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over five years is -0.60%, reflecting a slow but steady decline in demand.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in consumer preferences towards natural sweeteners, changes from governmental sugar policies, and innovation in sugar cane alternatives. Monitoring these trends is crucial for anticipating further demand changes.
