The road freight volume of substances liable to spontaneous combustion in France is forecasted to increase gradually from 31.0 thousand units in 2024 to 37.0 thousand units by 2028. Between 2024 and 2025, the volume is expected to grow by approximately 6.5%, followed by a 3% growth rate in 2026, and a similar pace into 2027, with an increase to 35.0 thousand units. By 2028, the volume growth is projected to speed up slightly to 5.7%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this forecasted period is set to average around 4.5% annually from 2024 onwards.
Future trends to watch for include potential regulatory changes impacting transportation safety standards, emerging technologies for safer transport logistics, and fluctuations in industrial demand which may drive the need for robust logistical measures for handling hazardous materials.
