Based on the 2023 data, Poland leads in road freight transport of basic metals and fabricated metal products loaded in predominantly urban regions with 45.16 thousand metric tons. This is followed by the Netherlands and the Czech Republic. Notably, Bulgaria and Sweden experienced significant growth, with increases of 38.6% and 12.61% respectively. Conversely, countries like Norway, Slovakia, and the Netherlands saw declines, with Norway experiencing a -15.2% variation from the previous year.
The forecast for 2024 suggests a continuation of these trends, with an emphasis on growth in Eastern Europe. Polish and Bulgarian markets are expected to expand further, driven by economic development and infrastructure investments. However, Western European markets might face challenges due to economic slowdowns and regulatory changes affecting road freight transport.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Loaded in Predominantly Urban Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 45.16 | 2023 | -19.12% | +3.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 24.64 | 2023 | -1.56% | -3.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 7.89 | 2023 | +1.79% | -4.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 4.55 | 2023 | +20.41% | +6.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 4.39 | 2023 | +12.74% | +12.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 3.16 | 2023 | +19.83% | +5.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 1.91 | 2023 | +8.93% | +38.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 1.43 | 2023 | +29.61% | +4.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 1.39 | 2023 | -2.5% | +4.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 1.31 | 2023 | -6.03% | +4.77% | View data |
