The number of vessels in France is projected to increase steadily from 2024 through 2028. As of 2023, France had a reported number of vessels standing below the 69.95 thousand mark. The growth rate from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 3.23%, followed by 3.10% from 2025 to 2026. From 2026 to 2027, the rise moderates to 2.98%, and from 2027 to 2028, it further eases to 2.86%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is around 2.93%.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in maritime transportation, which could affect vessel numbers, and evolving regulations that may either impede or accelerate growth. Additionally, economic factors influencing global trade could alter vessel demand and fleet adjustments in France.
