As of 2023, the transport of loaded road freight in France recorded 101.85 million journeys. Forecasts predict a decline from 2024 onwards, starting with 99.73 million in 2024 and decreasing to 91.29 million by 2028. Year-on-year variations suggest a consistent decline rate, with smaller decreases in earlier years becoming relatively larger by 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years highlights an average annual decrease of 2.11%.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous vehicles on freight efficiency, potential regulatory changes affecting transport, and the influence of economic factors like GDP growth and international trade dynamics on demand for road freight transport in France.
