An analysis of the 2023 European National Road Freight Volume of Dangerous Goods indicates that Germany leads with the highest share, followed by Italy, Spain, and France. Germany and Poland exhibited positive year-on-year growth, while countries like Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Ireland faced significant declines. Smaller countries like Cyprus and Estonia showed notable increases despite their relatively small volumes. Conversely, reductions in Italy, Spain, and Portugal reflect broader declines in some southern European markets, juxtaposed against modest growth in the central and eastern regions like the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in transport safety, geopolitical impacts on freight corridors, and regulatory changes in environmental standards. Additionally, a shift towards greener transportation methods and infrastructure improvements could significantly alter volume distributions, emphasizing the need for adaptive strategies by freight companies.
Top countries in National Road Freight Volume of Dangerous Goods Share by Country (Million Vehicle-Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 16.19 | 2023 | +0.14% | +0.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 15.03 | 2023 | 0% | -0.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 13.53 | 2023 | +0.17% | -1.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 13.38 | 2023 | 0% | -0.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 10.03 | 2023 | +0.22% | +3.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 8.72 | 2023 | -2.98% | -2.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 3.12 | 2023 | +2.94% | +4.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2.05 | 2023 | 0% | +2.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 1.92 | 2023 | 0% | +0.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 1.61 | 2023 | 0% | -1.84% | View data |
