Over the past decade, packaging paper production in France has shown a steady upward trend, with some fluctuations. After a significant increase from 2013 to 2014 (8.66% increase), production continued to grow at a slower but consistent pace until 2017. There was a slight decline in 2018, followed by minor decreases in 2019 and 2020. The year 2021 saw a robust recovery with a year-on-year increase of 9.45%, reaching 4.84 million metric tons. However, 2022 experienced a dip, and 2023 marked a small recovery with a 1.81% increase, standing at 4.77 million metric tons.
Forecasted data suggest a continued but modest growth in packaging paper production from 2024 to 2028, with an expected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 0.87%. Production is projected to reach 5.04 million metric tons by 2028, indicating a total growth of 4.45% over the next five years.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of sustainability initiatives, technological advancements in production efficiency, and shifts in consumer behavior towards eco-friendly packaging options. These factors could influence the dynamics of the packaging paper production industry in France.
