In 2023, Poland leads European non-coastal regions in road freight transport for wood-based products with 47.55 million metric tons, showing a slight increase of 0.27%. Austria experienced a significant decline of 8.63%, while Estonia saw substantial growth at 21.83%. Sweden's and Latvia's growth at 5.81% and 10.77%, respectively, indicates increased activity. Lithuania and Czech Republic faced declines, at -12.67% and -3.81%. Ireland and Luxembourg enjoyed growth at 7.96% and 10.8%. Overall, the sector is seeing mixed short-term performance, with Poland maintaining leadership and small countries like Estonia exhibiting remarkable dynamism.
Future trends to watch include Poland's continued dominance, potential recovery for Austria and Lithuania, and the impact of digitalization and sustainability practices across European logistics, which may shift volumes and preferences toward more environmentally friendly transport solutions and improved supply chain efficiencies.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Products of Wood, Cork, Straw, Plaiting, Pulp and Paper, Printed Matter and Recorded Media Loaded in Non-Coastal Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 47,550 | 2023 | +8.27% | +0.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 17,790 | 2023 | +1.88% | -8.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 17,760 | 2022 | -7.01% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 14,440 | 2023 | -17.59% | +5.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 10,120 | 2023 | +10.68% | +2.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 8,480 | 2022 | -3.33% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 7,510 | 2023 | -6.48% | -3.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 7,370 | 2023 | +10.54% | +1.4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 5,390 | 2023 | +8.99% | +10.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1,890 | 2023 | +21.09% | -5.11% | View data |
