The forecast for France's plastics waste imports within the EU27 shows a consistent upward trend from 2024 to 2028, with values increasing from 161.69 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 179.17 thousand metric tons in 2028. Given that the volume was 156 thousand metric tons in 2023, the year-on-year increase from 2023 to 2024 is approximately 3.65%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 2.6%.
Future trends to watch for include potential regulatory changes impacting the intra-EU plastic waste market and technological advancements in recycling that might alter the volume and flow of imports. Monitoring these factors will provide insights into the sustainability and economic implications of these trends.
