The import of non-electric rail locomotives and locomotive tenders to France is projected to decline gradually from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 677.21 thousand kilograms in 2024 and dropping to 638.89 thousand kilograms by 2028, the trend reflects a consistent annual decrease in volume. This downward trajectory follows a pattern, highlighted by a year-on-year reduction of approximately 1.5% to 1.6%. The cumulative result is a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly -1.5% over the five-year period, indicating a shrinking demand for these imports.
Future trends to monitor include the development and adoption of alternative locomotive technologies, shifts in French transportation policies geared towards sustainability, and potential impacts of economic factors on rail infrastructure investments. These elements could influence import volumes, potentially altering the current forecasted declines.
