France's Paper and Cardboard Production Stagnates in 2025
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The French paper and cardboard industry remained relatively stable in 2025 despite a persistently challenging economic environment. However, the increasing number of plant closures and the precarious situation facing some companies in early 2026 are causing concern for the French industry association Copacel.
At the presentation of the 2025 industry report, Copacel warned of a decline in the industry’s competitiveness and called for policy measures to address the industry’s growing problems. During the presentation of the 2025 industry report, the association highlighted the risk of declining competitiveness and called for policy measures to address the growing problems facing the French industry.
“This is a worrying assessment,” the association summarizes. The country, which is already a net importer of paper, cardboard, and pulp, is losing its independence. According to Copacel, the reasons for this development include falling sales prices, low plant utilization, and simultaneously rising production costs.
