France Road Freight Transport Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2023 to 2033.
• The France Road Freight Transport Market Size Is Expected to Hold a Significant Share by 2033.

The France Road Freight Transport Market Size is expected to Hold a Significant Share by 2033, at a CAGR of 3.2% during the forecast period 2023 to 2033.

Market Overview

Road freight is a critical component of logistics operations, allowing goods to be moved via loading and unloading points across extensive road networks using a variety of motor vehicles. This sector supports commercial road freight transport, which is managed by a number of logistics companies and forwarders and caters to both internal transfers and external corporate sites. Road freight transport strikes a balance between the preservation of biodiversity and indigenous cultures, as well as the upholding of moral principles throughout the tourism industry. The increased production led to an increase in demand for road freight transportation services in France.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the France road freight transport market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the France road freight transport market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the France road freight transport market.

Driving Factors

The rapid growth of the e-commerce industry is significantly driving market growth. The e-commerce industry in France is expanding rapidly as internet penetration increases and low-cost smartphones become more widely available. The e-commerce market has grown significantly in France. Because of the significant increase in e-commerce logistics, the rapid growth of the middle-class population and the increase in the number of internet users in the country will result in an increase in demand for diversified support services.

Restraining Factors

High operational costs and competitive pricing are major barriers to market growth. Operating costs are rising due to the volatility of global fuel prices.

Market Segmentation

The France road freight transport market share is classified into end-user industry and vehicle type.

• The manufacturing segment is expected to hold the largest market share through the forecast period.

The France road freight transport market is segmented by end-user industry into agriculture, fishing & forestry, construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, mining & quarrying, wholesale & retail trade, and others. Among these, the manufacturing segment is expected to hold the largest market share through the forecast period. Increased production resulted in a greater demand for road freight services in the country to transport goods from agricultural farms to warehouses.

• The medium & heavy commercial vehicle segment is expected to dominate the France road freight transport market during the forecast period.       

Based on the vehicle type, the France road freight transport market is divided into medium & heavy commercial vehicles and light commercial vehicles. Among these, the medium & heavy commercial vehicle segment is expected to dominate the France road freight transport market during the forecast period. This mode of transportation also includes refrigerated trucks, which transport temperature-sensitive products. In addition to logistics services, system providers offer value-added services such as loading and unloading, documentation, door-to-door delivery, and packaging.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the France road freight transport market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• XPO, Inc.
• Bolloré Group
• CMA CGM Group
• Dachser
• STEF
• DB Schenker
• Deutsche Post DHL Group
• DSV
• Expeditors International
• FedEx
• FM Logistics
• GEFCO
• Lactalis Logistique
• Martin Brower
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In February 2024, XPO, Europe's leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions, announced that it has placed an unprecedented new order for 165 electric heavy vehicles, the largest investment in this type of vehicle in France.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at France, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the France road freight transport market based on the below-mentioned segments:

 France Road Freight Transport Market, By End User Industry

• Agriculture
• Fishing & Forestry
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Oil & Gas
• Mining & Quarrying
• Wholesale & Retail Trade
• Others

 France Road Freight Transport Market, By Vehicle Type

• Medium & Heavy commercial vehicle
• Light commercial vehicle