France's import of granite, porphyry, basalt, and sandstone has displayed a persistent downward trend over the past decade, decreasing from over $66 million in 2013 to $33.753 million in 2023. Post-2023, predictions anticipate a continued decline, with imports expected to hit $27.034 million by 2028. This indicates a significant overall contraction. Between 2019 and 2023, the average annual decline (CAGR) was approximately -3.86%. The last two years alone saw decreases of 3.61% in 2022 and 3.67% in 2023. Future forecasts extend this trend with a -3.52% annual drop expected over the next five years.
Future trends to watch for:
• Increased preference for alternative materials might influence import volumes.
• Sustainability efforts could further reduce reliance on imports.
• Technological advances in local production might reduce the necessity of imports.
• Economic conditions and construction sector activity could impact import levels.
