The forecast for the volume of international road freight transport loaded domestically in France shows a gradual decline from 21.7 million metric tons in 2024 to 21.6 million metric tons in 2028. For context, in 2023, this volume was slightly higher, emphasizing the modest year-on-year decreases, notably a 0.09% reduction from 2024 to 2025 and a 0.14% fall from 2027 to 2028, with an average annual decline of approximately 0.12% over this five-year period.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impacts of environmental policies encouraging a shift to more sustainable transport modalities.
- The role of technological advancements in improving logistics efficiency and possibly curbing the downtrend.
- Changes in global trade dynamics that could affect the demand for road freight transport.
- Economic fluctuations in France and its key trading partners influencing freight transport volumes.
