Forecast: Volume of Maritime Containers Transport in France

Since 2013, the volume of maritime containers transported in France has experienced several fluctuations. The value stood at 59.15 million metric tons in 2023. Notable trends include significant growth in 2017 by 11.44% year-on-year, a steep decline in 2020 by -13.27%, followed by a substantial recovery in 2021 with an increase of 23.69%. Over the past two years, the volume increased by 1.31% in 2023 despite a slight dip in 2022 by -1.4%. The five-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) leading up to 2023 was 1.33%.

Forecasts indicate a steady rise from 2024 onward, with the volume projected to reach 64.84 million metric tons by 2028, reflecting a five-year growth rate of 7.51% and an average annual CAGR of 1.46%. This suggests consistent and gradual growth in the maritime container transport sector in the near future.

Future trends to watch include the potential impacts of global trade dynamics, technological advancements in maritime logistics, and the implementation of environmental regulations on shipping. These factors could influence both the volume and efficiency of container transport in France.