The total inland freight transport in France, expressed in Billion Tonne Kilometers, has seen fluctuations over the past decade. In 2023, it stood at 216.79. The most significant drop was observed in 2014, with a year-on-year decrease of 3.12%. The most notable increase occurred in 2017, with a growth of 6.57%. Over the last two years, the sector experienced slight increments with year-on-year variations of 0.66% in 2022 and 0.64% in 2023. The five-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) ending in 2023 is -0.26%.
Future trends to watch for include the forecasted steady growth from 2024 to 2028, with a five-year CAGR of 0.49% expected, translating to a total growth rate of 2.46% over the period. This indicates a gradual and consistent recovery in the sector.