The forecast for fresh groundwater abstraction in the French manufacturing industry shows a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028. Starting from 659.32 million cubic meters in 2024, it decreases each year, reaching 576.41 million cubic meters by 2028. Comparing to the baseline of 2023, this represents a year-on-year decrease in usage. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is less than 2% in a negative trend, highlighting an ongoing effort to reduce groundwater reliance.
Future trends to watch include the impact of stricter environmental regulations and technological advancements aimed at improving water recycling in manufacturing. Industry shifts towards more sustainable practices may accelerate groundwater usage reduction.
