Poland leads the European road freight volume for timber and building materials retail with 108,000 journeys, although it experienced a 7.21% decline in 2023. Greece follows with 57,000, and Spain at 36,000, which saw the largest drop of 14.11%. Slovenia and Luxembourg were the only countries with positive growth in 2023, at 9.16% and 14.87% respectively. Austria showed a remarkable increase of 22.42%, while Portugal had the most significant decrease at 21.4%. The five-year CAGR provides insights, though specific values are not detailed here due to our succinct format.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential recovery or further decline in countries with decreasing volumes like Spain and Romania.
- Evaluating the sustainability of growth in countries like Austria and Slovenia.
- Monitoring the impact of environmental regulations on logistics within the sector.
- The effect of economic fluctuations on construction activities influencing freight volumes.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Timber and Building Materials Retail Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Journeys) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 108 | 2023 | +4.85% | -7.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 57 | 2021 | -25% | +16.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 36 | 2023 | +125% | -14.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovenia | 31 | 2023 | +40.91% | +9.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 28 | 2021 | -31.71% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 20 | 2023 | +53.85% | -7.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 11 | 2023 | +10% | +22.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 11 | 2023 | +120% | -12.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 3 | 2023 | 0% | -21.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Luxembourg | 2 | 2023 | -33.33% | +14.87% | View data |
