The forecast for France's cream export volume indicates a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028, beginning at 127.0 thousand metric tons and decreasing annually to 103.0 thousand metric tons. This downward trend translates into a year-on-year drop of approximately 4.7% through this period. Notably, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over these five years illustrates an approximate average annual decline of 4.0%.
Future trends to observe include:
- Potential trade agreements affecting the EU dairy exports.
- Increasing global competition from new market entrants.
- Impact of changing consumer preferences towards vegan and plant-based alternatives.
- Emerging sustainability standards affecting production practices.