In 2023, France's imports of nickel plates, sheets, strip, and foil were valued at approximately 130.58 million USD. For the forecasted period of 2024 to 2028, there is a steady upward trend in imports, with values increasing from 131.07 million USD in 2024 to 132.93 million USD in 2028. The year-on-year growth rate is relatively stable, hovering around 0.36% to 0.38%, indicating moderate but consistent growth. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is about 0.35%.
Future trends to watch for in this sector include potential impacts from global nickel supply fluctuations, changes in industrial demand, particularly in the automotive and electronics sectors, and regulatory changes affecting the import and usage of nickel products in France.
