In 2023, the marine fuel direct material inputs in France stood at 398.8 thousand metric tons, marking the baseline before the forecasted downturn. Starting from 2024, there's a projected year-on-year decline of approximately 9.7% through 2025, continuing the downtrend with reductions of around 10.6% in 2026, 11.8% in 2027, and 13.2% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year forecast period indicates a negative average annual growth of approximately 11.3%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements in marine fuel alternatives that could impact demand for traditional fuels.
Shifts in environmental regulations that may influence fuel consumption and material input dynamics.
Possible geopolitical developments affecting supply chains and pricing structures globally.