In 2023, the import of bleached paper and paperboard to France was recorded at 18.52 million kilograms. The forecast for 2024 indicates a slight decrease to 18.361 million kilograms, with a consistent downward trend projected over the subsequent years, reaching 17.705 million kilograms by 2028. The year-on-year variations show a marginal decline, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) suggesting an average reduction in import volume of approximately 0.9% per year over the five-year forecast period.

Future trends to watch for:

Monitor for shifts in environmental policies that could impact import volumes.
Track technological innovations in paperboard production that might influence domestic supply and demand.
Analyze potential economic changes within France that could skew import needs either upward or downward.