The international road freight transport unloaded volume in France showed a concerning forecasted decline from 2024 onwards, starting at 4.79 billion tonne-kilometers and decreasing annually to reach 2.43 billion tonne-kilometers by 2028. In 2023, the volume stood at 5.34 billion tonne-kilometers, indicating a sharp projected decrease over consecutive years. The year-on-year percentage changes exhibit a persistent downward trend with noticeable declines every year.
- 2024-2025: -12.52%
- 2025-2026: -14.08%
- 2026-2027: -16.39%
- 2027-2028: -19.27%
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 suggests an average decline of around 15.8% per year.
Future trends to observe include changes in trade policies, shifts towards more sustainable transportation modes, and potential technological innovations that could offset the declining trend through efficiencies or alternative transport developments.
