From 2014 to 2023, the volumes varied subtly, peaking at 1.77 million metric tons in recent years, after a low of 1.68 million metric tons in 2020. Notable year-on-year changes include the decrease in 2020 of -4.84% and subsequent recovery of 5.5% in 2021. The last two years exhibit stabilization with a 0.17% year-on-year increase. The 5-year CAGR is -0.98% showing a slight declining trend towards stabilization.
Future trends to watch include further slight increases predicted through 2028 at a forecast 5-year CAGR of 0.15%, indicating a steady yet slow growth trajectory with a 5-year growth rate around 0.75%.
