In 2023, France's import volume of marble granules, chippings, and powder stood at 91.55 million kilograms. Based on the provided forecast, the import volume is expected to rise steadily each year from 2024 through 2028. The year-on-year growth rates are 2.27% for 2024, 2.27% for 2025, 2.17% for 2026, 2.09% for 2027, and 2.01% for 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 2.16%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential changes in construction and infrastructure projects in France, which may affect demand for marble imports.
- Environmental policies impacting the extraction and transportation of marble.
- Advancements in alternative building materials that might influence the preference for marble products.
- The economic relationship between France and major marble exporting countries, which could affect trade dynamics.