In 2023, France's import of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings stood at 18.32 million USD. For the forecasted period of 2024-2028, imports are expected to increase gradually each year: to 18.862 million USD in 2024, 19.344 million USD in 2025, 19.816 million USD in 2026, 20.279 million USD in 2027, and 20.733 million USD in 2028.
Forecasted year-on-year variations are as follows:
- 2025: 2.56%
- 2026: 2.44%
- 2027: 2.33%
- 2028: 2.24%
From 2024 to 2028, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 2.43% is expected.
Future trends to watch include global demand changes in the steel and aluminum industries, potential shifts in international trade policies, and technological advancements in the manufacturing of electrodes and furnace linings, all of which might impact France's import levels.
