The import of softwood plywood to France has seen varied trends over recent years. From 2013 through 2020, there was significant volatility, highlighted by notable drops in 2015 and 2020, with respective annual decreases of 24.22% and 17.47%. However, the period from 2016 to 2018 showed a recovery, with imports rising by 12.23% in 2016 and 21.83% in 2017. The data from 2021 and 2022 indicated a stabilization with a modest increase and a slight decrease respectively. In 2023, the import value stood at 48.754 million US dollars, a marginal decrease of 0.54% from the previous year.
Examining the forecast from 2024 to 2028, we observe a trend of slight but continuous decline in imports, with an annual average contraction rate (CAGR) of -0.45%. By 2028, the projected value dips to 47.378 million US dollars, visualizing a steady negative downtrend over these five years.
Future trends to watch for include changes in international trade agreements, shifts in domestic production capacities, and potential volatility in global softwood plywood demand due to economic fluctuations or industrial innovations. Monitoring these factors will be crucial to understand and anticipate future import patterns.
