The analysis of European national annual road freight transport of food products, beverages, and tobacco in non-coastal regions highlights Poland and Spain as leading contributors, with volumes of 137.09 million and 133.91 million metric tons, respectively, in 2023. Poland showed a 6.55% year-on-year growth, indicating robust sector expansion. Spain followed with 3.65%, while the Netherlands also experienced growth at 3.52%. Conversely, several countries like Hungary and Slovakia witnessed decreases in freight volume, underscoring the challenges faced by smaller countries in maintaining or increasing freight activity.
Future trends to watch include increased sustainability practices, regulatory changes impacting logistics efficiency, and potential shifts in trade routes due to broader geopolitical factors. Moreover, digitalization's role in improving supply chain transparency and the rising adoption of electric vehicles in freight logistics could contribute significantly to reshaping transportation dynamics in this sector within Europe.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco Loaded in Non-Coastal Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 137,090 | 2023 | +5.13% | +6.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 133,910 | 2023 | +1.64% | +3.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 79,590 | 2022 | +0.51% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 65,350 | 2023 | +2.13% | +3.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 36,400 | 2023 | +6.66% | +1.94% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 26,340 | 2022 | +6.85% | +0.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 19,170 | 2023 | -1.39% | -0.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 16,160 | 2022 | -2.36% | +4.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 9,570 | 2023 | +11.09% | -0.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 8,430 | 2023 | +1.86% | +4.83% | View data |
