In 2023, Germany led the European Road Freight Transport sector with 2.9179 billion metric tons, yet experienced a minor decline of 1.45%. Spain and Poland showed notable increases of 1.68% and 1.58% respectively. Italy also observed a growth of 2.34%, whereas the United Kingdom slightly contracted by 0.24%. Romania and Slovenia posted significant growth rates of 8.08% and 4.36%, while Greece faced a notable decrease of 6.06%. Over a five-year period, various European countries demonstrated mixed trends with fluctuating growth rates.
Future trends to watch in European Road Freight Transport include:
- Impact of green initiatives on infrastructure and logistics.
- Technological advancements and innovations in freight transport efficiency.
- Potential market shifts due to economic changes post-2023.
- Increased competition and collaboration across regions.
- Regulatory developments affecting cross-border transport.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of All Types of Goods Unloaded in Non-Island Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,917,900 | 2023 | -1.25% | -1.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,435,600 | 2023 | +0.47% | +1.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 1,383,300 | 2023 | -0.05% | -0.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 1,268,600 | 2023 | +0.88% | +1.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 957,040 | 2023 | -1.03% | +2.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 580,510 | 2023 | +1.27% | +1.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 483,230 | 2023 | +2.88% | +0.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 433,590 | 2023 | +2.79% | -0.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 372,990 | 2023 | +2.81% | +0.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 268,460 | 2023 | -0.34% | +8.08% | View data |