Between 2013 and 2023, the liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) refinery output in France displayed notable fluctuations. The output went from 1.63 MTOE in 2013 to a peak of 1.78 MTOE in 2017, then declined significantly to 0.97315 MTOE in 2020 before beginning to recover. By 2023, the output slightly increased to 1.39 MTOE. When examining year-on-year variations, there was a range from -34.73% in 2020 to +18.91% in 2022. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years (2019-2023) was -2.37%, indicating an overall decline yet a rebound post-2020 levels.
Looking forward, forecast data from 2024 to 2028 predicts a gradual decline in output, with a CAGR of -3.75% and an overall decrease of 17.38% by 2028. Developments in the energy transition, environmental regulations, and alternative energy sources are key trends to monitor for future impacts on LPG output in France.
