The forecast for road freight volume in the hardware, paints, and glass retail sector in France shows stability between 2024 and 2025, maintaining at 51 million tonne kilometers. A slight increase to 52 million tonne kilometers is expected from 2026 onwards. In 2023, the actual volume was 51 million tonne kilometers. Year-on-year variation indicates a steady market with no fluctuations in the initial years and a minor increase of approximately 2% from 2025 to 2026. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period is relatively modest, reflecting a stable and gradual growth pattern.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential impacts of economic growth or recession in the EU zone that might affect consumption and logistics.
- Environmental regulations influencing logistics operations and possibly affecting freight volume.
- Technological advancements that could enhance efficiency in the road freight industry.
