In 2023, the number of lorries above 3500 kg in France stood at 329.92 thousand. As we look into the future, the forecast indicates a consistent decline in this figure from 2024 to 2028, with a year-on-year decrease of approximately 0.26% on average.
- From 2024 to 2025, the number of lorries decreases by about 0.26%.
- From 2025 to 2026, a similar reduction of 0.25% is observed.
- This trend continues with a decrease of 0.25% from 2026 to 2027.
- The forecast projects a 0.24% decline from 2027 to 2028.
Future trends to watch include the impact of stricter environmental regulations, which might pressure logistics companies to upgrade their fleets to more eco-friendly models. This could result in fluctuations in the number of lorries above 3500 kg and influence investment in new vehicle technologies.