In 2023, France's imports of milling products, malt, starches, inulin, and wheat gluten stood at $633 million. The forecast for 2024 is $644.39 million, indicating a year-on-year increase of approximately 1.8%. This trend continues with moderate annual increases: 2025 sees a 1.8% rise to $655.77 million, 2026 a 1.7% rise to $666.92 million, 2027 a 1.6% rise to $677.84 million, and 2028 a 1.6% rise to $688.55 million. Over five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 1.7%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential influences of global supply chain disruptions and weather patterns on import volumes and prices.
Changes in consumer demand for alternative proteins and gluten-free products might impact import compositions.
Policy changes within the EU affecting agricultural trade could alter import dynamics.