The road freight volume of the vegetables growing sector in France is forecasted to experience a downward trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the volume stood at 30 million tonne kilometers. The forecast indicates a decrease in volume from 29 million tonne kilometers in 2024 to 23 million tonne kilometers in 2028. The year-on-year variations show a consistent decline: -6.9% in 2025, -3.7% in 2026, -7.7% in 2027, and -4.2% in 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this period is expected to be negative, illustrating a diminishing growth pattern.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential influences of sustainability initiatives on transportation methods and volumes.
- Impact of new agricultural technologies on production and freight volumes.
- Economic factors such as trade policies affecting the import-export balance.
- Climate change affecting crop yields and transportation needs.
