The forecast for the import of hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid) to France from 2024 to 2028 shows a steady upward trend. In 2023, the import volume stood at 319 million kilograms. The year-on-year growth is consistent, with an increase of approximately 2% annually. Specifically, from 2024 to 2025 the growth is 2.15%, from 2025 to 2026 it is 2.06%, from 2026 to 2027 it is 1.99%, and from 2027 to 2028 it is 1.91%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this five-year period is around 2%.

Future trends to watch include:

Potential changes in global trade regulations, which could affect import costs and volumes.
Evolving demand in industrial sectors relying on hydrochloric acid, such as chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Development of domestic production capacity that could mitigate the need for imports.