The historical data for 2023 showed a natural gas trade balance in France at 22.00 million metric tons. From 2024 onwards, the forecast indicates a consistent annual decrease, with values dropping to 21.63 million metric tons in 2024 down to 20.12 million metric tons by 2028. Year-over-year variations reflect gradual reductions of about 1.76% from 2024 to 2025, 1.79% from 2025 to 2026, 1.82% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.81% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this period is approximately -1.75%, illustrating a steady decline in the natural gas trade balance.
Key future trends to watch for include potential shifts in energy policy, advances in renewable energy adoption, and fluctuations in global natural gas prices, all of which could impact France’s natural gas trade dynamics.