The import of felt paper and paperboard to France is projected to decline steadily from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, actual imports measured at 1.95 million kilograms, and forecasts indicate a significant decrease over the following years. Observing year-on-year changes, a 17% decline is anticipated from 2024 to 2025, continuing with a 20% reduction onto 2026, followed by larger contractions of about 25% annually through to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 suggests an average annual decrease of around 28%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Technological advances in paperboard alternatives.
- Shifts in French industrial demands and sustainable packaging practices.
- Global economic factors affecting raw material costs and supply chain dynamics.
