France road freight loaded: international tonnes
France road freight loaded: international tonnes stood at 19,700 thousand tonnes in 2025, according to SDES – Service des données et études statistiques (Ministère de la Transition écologique). It is one of the indicators in the Freight transport (annual) table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1999 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Freight transport (annual) table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total road freight transport | 1,558,467 | 1,548,138 | 1,545,239 | 1,631,139 | 1,648,948 | 1,508,016 | 1,634,946 | 1,619,364 | 1,714,292 | 1,727,611 | |
| International transport | 43,769 | 43,259 | 40,299 | 43,952 | 42,357 | 38,807 | 39,186 | 43,295 | 43,471 | 41,582 | |
| Goods loaded in France | 19,700 | 18,840 | 17,160 | 19,267 | 18,595 | 17,828 | 17,935 | 20,901 | 22,122 | 21,977 |
Understanding france road freight loaded: international tonnes
Outbound international cargo loaded onto heavy goods vehicles within the national territory for transport abroad is measured in this thousand tonnes series. This indicator specifically isolates export-oriented road freight, capturing the initial mass placed onto trucks before they depart for foreign destinations. It differs from unloading metrics by focusing entirely on the starting point of outbound cross-border journeys.
Observing this export subset provides insight into the international competitiveness of domestic manufacturing and agricultural sectors reliant on road logistics. Users should note that these figures reflect the weight of the goods themselves, excluding the tare weight of the transport equipment. Comparing this series with seaport export data helps analysts map out modal choices for outgoing international shipments.
Frequently asked questions
- Are foreign-registered trucks permitted to load these export goods?
- Yes, both domestic and foreign hauliers operating legally within the territory can load international outbound freight.
- Does this series cover goods sent by rail or only road?
- This specific dataset is restricted entirely to road freight transport movements.
- How does loaded international freight differ from unloaded freight?
- Loaded freight represents outbound exports leaving the country, whereas unloaded freight represents incoming imports entering the market.