In 2023, France had 2,800 semi-trailers with a permissible gross weight of 20,000 kg or less. The forecast suggests a gradual decline in numbers, with values decreasing from 2,730 in 2024 to 2,460 in 2028. The year-on-year variation shows a consistent drop. From 2024 to 2025, there's a 2.56% decrease, continuing with 2.63% drops annually, reaching a cumulative decline over the period.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in lightweight materials that may shift demand patterns, potential regulatory changes, and the influence of logistics efficiency technologies, which could stabilize or reverse the declining trend.
