In 2023, Germany led European national annual road freight, accounting for the largest share, though declining by 1.38%. Poland and Spain showed robust growth at 1.76% and 1.99%, respectively. Notably, Romania surged by 8.82%, while smaller countries like Cyprus and Slovenia also experienced significant uplifts. Conversely, Greece and Estonia faced notable declines of 3.19% and 4.01%. Over the last five years, differing growth trajectories reveal strategic shifts in the continent's road freight dynamics.
Future trends to watch in European road freight include:
- Continued growth in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly Poland and Romania.
- Potential recovery in countries facing declines, dependent on economic and infrastructural shifts.
- Impact of environmental policies on transport volumes and technological advancements improving efficiency.
- Brexit's lingering effects on cross-border transport in Western Europe.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of All Types of Goods Loaded in Non-Mountain Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 35 | 2023 | -1.08% | -1.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 15.87 | 2023 | +1.73% | +1.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 7.54 | 2023 | +1.84% | +1.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 6.69 | 2023 | -1.43% | +2.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 6.13 | 2023 | +3.47% | -0.13% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.69 | 2023 | +0.29% | +1.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 4.13 | 2023 | +1.55% | -2.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2.91 | 2023 | -0.13% | -0.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 2.34 | 2023 | +2.05% | +8.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 2.29 | 2023 | +3.31% | +1.74% | View data |
