In 2023, the national road freight volume for basic metals and fabricated metal products in France stood at 22.5 million metric tons. Forecasted data predicts a steady decline, from 20.85 million metric tons in 2024 to 15.26 million metric tons by 2028. This represents an annual average decrease of approximately 7.4% over the five-year period.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential impact of sustainable transportation initiatives and regulations affecting road freight.
Technological advancements in logistics and distribution that may optimize freight volumes.
Shifts in demand for basic and fabricated metal products based on global economic conditions.
Competitiveness of alternative transport modes such as rail or maritime increasing pressures on road freight volumes.