The forecast for the road freight volume of basic metals and fabricated metal products in France indicates a steady decline from 2024 to 2028, with values dropping from 3.73 to 3.45 billion tonne kilometers. This represents an average annual decrease of approximately 1.5% over the five-year period. The sector exhibited stronger performance in 2023, serving as a reference point for these forecasts. Year-on-year, the volume is expected to decrease by around 1.88% from 2024 to 2025 and continue a similar downward trend thereafter.
Future trends to watch for include potential economic policy changes, technological advancements in the production of metals, and transportation efficiency improvements which may impact freight demand and supply chain dynamics in the French market.
