The recycled packaging waste in France stood at approximately 7.846 million metric tons in 2023. Over the last two years, there has been a fluctuating trend, with the value in 2021 being 7.925 million metric tons and experiencing a slight decline in 2022 by -1.14%. The value then saw a marginal increase of 0.14% in 2023. Over the past five years, the average variation per year (CAGR) was -0.48%, indicating a slight long-term decline in recycled packaging waste volumes. Looking forward from 2024 to 2028, a minimal growth rate with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.11% suggests a relatively stable trend.
Future trends to watch for:
- Technological advancements in recycling efficiencies which could increase recycled volumes.
- Policy changes and regulatory impacts aimed at increasing recycling rates.
- Consumer behavior shifts towards more sustainable packaging choices.
- Industry innovations in packaging reducing overall waste production.