Key Market Indicators
French freight volume is projected to reach approximately 229 billion tonne-kilometers by 2028, up from an estimated 222 billion tonne-kilometers in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 0.5%. Data shows that since 1975, French freight volume has increased by an average of 0.4% each year. In 2023, France held the eighth position globally in freight volume. Ukraine surpassed France with a volume of 222 billion tonne-kilometers. Kazakhstan, Germany, and Poland occupied the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively. Meanwhile, French freight revenue is expected to hit around €51 billion by 2028, rising from approximately €49 billion in 2023. This indicates an average annual growth rate of 0.6%. Since 2013, the French market has seen a 0.7% annual increase in revenue. In 2023, France ranked second in freight revenue, with Italy leading the way at around €49 billion. Following France in the rankings were Poland and Germany, occupying the third and fourth positions, respectively.