As of 2023, France's import of wood tar, wood tar oils, wood creosote, wood naphtha, and vegetable pitch stood at 33.049 million kilograms. The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 indicates a consistent upward trend in import volumes, with 2024 at 40.493 million kilograms and a projected increase to 71.063 million kilograms in 2028.
From 2023 to 2024, the import is expected to rise by approximately 22.5%. For 2025, the forecasted year-on-year growth is around 19.1%, followed by 15.9% in 2026, 13.6% in 2027, and 11.8% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is anticipated to be approximately 13.9%.
Future trends to watch include:
- The influence of green policies on import demand.
- Technological advancements in sustainable materials that might impact traditional wood-derived products.
- Potential fluctuations in global supply chains post-2023, which could affect import stability and costs.
