The forecasted road freight volume of coal, lignite, crude petroleum, and natural gas in France indicates a clear downward trend from 31 million tonne-kilometers in 2024 to 15 million tonne-kilometers by 2028. In 2023, the volume stood at 35 million tonne-kilometers. This represents a year-on-year decline of approximately 12.9% in 2025, continuing to decrease at an average rate of 16.2% annually over the subsequent years, leading to a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -11.1%.
Future trends to observe include the impacts of policy changes aimed at reducing carbon emissions, increased adoption of renewable energy sources, and advancements in logistics technology which may further influence freight volumes.
