As of 2023, the national transport of loaded and empty road freight in France stood at approximately 155.48 million journeys. From 2024 to 2028, a consistent decline is observed, with the value dropping from 150.22 million journeys in 2024 to 129.98 million journeys in 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease, highlighting a negative trend with a five-year CAGR pointing to an average annual decline over this period. The forecast depicts a steady reduction in road freight journeys, suggesting potential shifts in logistics or a reduction in demand.

Future trends to watch for include:

The impact of technological advancements in logistics and transportation that may alter freight transport dynamics.
Changes in regulatory environments aimed at reducing carbon emissions which might accelerate shifts towards alternative transport methods.
Economic factors that could affect the volume of goods transported domestically, such as consumer demand and industrial output levels.