The production volumes of water collection, treatment, and supply in France have shown a mixed trend over the past decade, oscillating between slight declines and modest increases. In 2023, the value stood at 9.46 billion Euros. A significant dip was observed in 2020 with a year-on-year decrease of 5.29%. However, the following years indicated recovery, with modest gains culminating in a 0.24% increase in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years (2019-2023) averaged at a moderate 0.31%.
Future projections for 2024-2028 suggest a continuation of this pattern, with steady but slow growth, indicated by a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.21% and an overall 5-year growth rate of 1.07%. This signifies a stable but not significantly accelerating growth trajectory for the sector.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of regulatory changes and environmental policies on production efficiencies.
- Technological advancements in water treatment methodologies.
- Potential increases in operational costs due to inflation and resource scarcity.