The road freight transport sector in France experienced significant fluctuations over the 2013-2023 period. The volume fell substantially from 111.41 billion tonne-kilometers in 2013 to 60.76 billion tonne-kilometers in 2023. Year-on-year variations reveal sharp declines in 2022 (-50.49%) and 2023 (-2.85%), with a negative CAGR of -13.37% over the past five years, signaling a consistent downtrend.
Forecasting from 2024 to 2028 suggests further decline, with the volume expected to decrease to 37.33 billion tonne-kilometers by 2028. The projected 5-year CAGR is -7.79%, indicating a 33.32% drop over the forecast period.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of environmental policies and regulations on road freight.
- Adoption of more efficient and alternative transport modes.
- Technological advancements in logistics and supply chain management.
- Economic developments influencing trade and freight demand.
