In 2023, the road freight volume of the renting, leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment sector in France stood at approximately 52.0 million vehicle-kilometers. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 shows a slight decline: stable at 51.0 million vehicle-kilometers for 2024 and 2025, dropping to 50.0 for 2026 and 2027, and reaching 49.0 in 2028. This represents a year-on-year decline of around 2% starting in 2026. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates a minor annual decrease of 1.2%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements in machinery efficiency, potentially reducing the need for vehicle kilometers.
Regulatory changes influencing environmental impact, possibly affecting demand and transportation methods.
Economic factors, such as construction sector growth or downturns, impacting the volume of leasing activities.