In 2023, France imported approximately 1.200 million metric tons of iron and steel waste from within the EU28. Forecasts indicate a steady decline in imports, with volumes expected to drop to 0.77488 million metric tons by 2028. Year-on-year, this reflects a decrease of 7.6% from 2024 to 2025, followed by continued declines. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over five years is -7.3%, showing a clear downtrend.
Future trends to watch include the impact of sustainability initiatives, shifts in EU steel production, and recycling advancements, which could significantly influence intra-EU trade dynamics in iron and steel waste.
