The forecast for France's copper, aluminium, and nickel waste imports from non-EU countries shows a declining trend from 2024 to 2028. Specifically, the imports are projected to decrease steadily from 55.96 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 50.57 thousand metric tons in 2028. In 2023, imports stood at 57.32 thousand metric tons, indicating a decline attributed to potential shifts in environmental policies and increased recycling efforts domestically.

The year-on-year variations between 2024 and 2028 reveal consistent decreases of approximately 2.44% annually. Over the five-year period from 2024 through 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates an average decline of 2.34% per year.

Future trends to watch:

Increased emphasis on circular economy practices and stricter import regulations that may accelerate the decline in waste imports.
Potential impact of technological advancements in recycling that could further reduce the dependency on imports.
Changes in global commodity prices that may influence import volumes and alter the forecasted trajectory.