The forecast for the road freight volume of the metal structures sector in France indicates a gradual decline from 2024, with the volume decreasing from 27.0 thousand journeys in 2024 to 24.0 thousand journeys by 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease of approximately 3.7% from 2024 to 2025 and a steady continuation of this downward trend in subsequent years, highlighted by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3% for the period 2024 to 2028. As of 2023, road freight volume was slightly higher, marking the onset of this declining trend.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential impacts of environmental regulations that may affect logistics and distribution strategies.
The possible increase in demand for local and greener supply chains.
Technological advancements in logistics that might streamline operations and influence freight volumes.