The road freight volume in France stood at 4.50 billion vehicle-kilometers in 2023. Forecasted data show a steady decline in road freight volume, starting from 4.15 billion in 2024 to 2.99 billion in 2028. Year-on-year variations indicate consistent reductions of approximately 7-9% per annum during this period. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecasted five-year period from 2024 to 2028 reflects an average decline per year of around 7.14%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of fuel price volatility on road freight operations.
- Shifts towards more sustainable, eco-friendly transportation methods.
- Increasing influence of regulatory changes targeting carbon emissions.
- Technological advances in logistics and supply chain efficiency.
