In the French iron casting sector, the gross value added per employee full-time equivalent (FTE) remained stable around 55.4 thousand euros in 2023. Forecasts suggest a slight decline to 55.2 thousand euros by 2028, indicating minimal change over this period. The year-on-year variation does not exceed -0.3%, while the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next five years suggests stagnation.

Important future trends to monitor include:

Technological advancements and automation impact on productivity and value additions.
Global demand shifts and their influence on the competitiveness of French iron casting.
Environmental regulations affecting production costs and processes.