The forecast for natural gas consumption in France's textile and leather sector shows a declining trend from 2024 onwards. Starting at 114.74 thousand TOE in 2024, consumption is projected to decrease by approximately 6.6% annually, reaching 85.3 thousand TOE by 2028. This consistent decrease reflects a significant shift likely driven by factors such as energy efficiency measures, transitioning to alternative energy sources, or sector-specific changes reducing dependency on natural gas. In 2023, actual data should indicate a baseline higher than the forecast figure for 2024, emphasizing the downward trend.

Future trends to watch in this sector include:

Increased adoption of renewable energy and efficiency technologies potentially further reducing natural gas dependency.
Regulatory changes and sustainability mandates that may impact energy choices in textile and leather production.
Economic conditions affecting manufacturing scale and energy demand.