In 2023, the road freight volume of the wrecks dismantling sector in France stood at a historical level leading into the forecasted data for subsequent years. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 indicates a significant annual decrease in road freight volume, with values dropping from 33.0 thousand journeys in 2024 to 2.0 thousand journeys in 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease, showing that the industry is facing substantial decline, underlined by a decreasing compound annual growth rate over this period.
Future trends to watch include the intensification of eco-friendly regulations, technological advancements in recycling methodologies, and the shift towards more sustainable modes of transport, which may further influence the sector’s decline or adaptation strategy.