The sold production of tableware and kitchenware of plastic in France has seen significant fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, the volume stood at 29.134 million kilograms. From 2013 to 2018, the market experienced a general decline, with notable decreases in 2016 and 2018. A recovery period started in 2019, with some positive year-on-year variations, especially in 2020, followed by stabilization between 2021 to 2023.
The last two years showed minimal variations with a slight increase: 0.29% in both 2022 and 2023. This points to a stabilizing phase. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) leading up to 2023 was -0.64%, indicating a mostly negative growth trend with recent stabilization.
The forecast from 2024 to 2028 predicts a slight increase in production volume, with a five-year growth rate of 1.11% and a CAGR of 0.22%. This implies a period of modest growth in the medium term.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in plastics production, shifts towards environmentally sustainable materials, and changing consumer preferences towards less plastic usage, which could impact production volumes.
