The European road freight volume for plastic packaging goods in 2024 highlights Poland's dominance with 390 million tonne kilometers, a substantial lead over other countries. Spain, with 19 million, and Greece, with 13 million, follow but have experienced declines of 1.98% and 14.23%, respectively, in 2023. Romania and Austria show positive growth trends, with increases of 12.47% and 14.87%. Meanwhile, the Czech Republic recorded the highest growth at 24.57%, and Lithuania faced a notable decline of 17.81%. Despite being smaller in volume, Croatia and Portugal have exhibited stability and slight recession respectively over the past year.
Future trends to watch include digitalization and sustainability impacting logistics, which may lead to changes in transportation efficiency and regulatory scenarios. Moreover, the European emphasis on circular economies could influence demand shifts and logistics patterns, especially impacting Poland due to its large volume transportation needs.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Plastic Packaging Goods Sector by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 390 | 2023 | +18.54% | +13.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 19 | 2023 | +18.75% | -1.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 13 | 2023 | +333.33% | -14.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 9 | 2023 | 0% | +12.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 6 | 2023 | +100% | +24.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 3 | 2023 | -40% | -17.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 2 | 2023 | +100% | +14.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 1 | 2023 | 0% | -12.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
