The forecast for France's slate trade balance indicates a consistent slight improvement from 2024 to 2028, with a reduction of 20 metric tons over this period. Notable is the lack of significant year-on-year percentage variation, reflecting a stable trend. The last two years (2023 to 2024) demonstrated minimal change, helpful in sustaining economic predictability for planning purposes. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over five years remains negligible, emphasizing an overall stabilization period.
Future trends to watch for include potential market shifts due to emerging technologies in construction materials, changes in global slate demand, and potential trade policy adjustments within the EU that could affect import-export dynamics, impacting the trade balance.
