In 2023, Spain led the European total road freight volume of corrosives with 20.94 million tonne kilometers, followed by Germany and Belgium. Noteworthy trends include significant growth in Sweden and Portugal, with 12.89% and 12.1% increases, respectively. Meanwhile, Germany showed marginal growth, and Italy, the United Kingdom, and Finland saw declines. Slovakia experienced the highest year-on-year growth at 18.13%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years indicates strong performance in central and eastern European countries, highlighting Slovakia and Poland as emerging leaders.
Looking forward, surveillance of environmental regulations impacting corrosive transport and technological advancements aimed at better safety protocols are essential. Countries investing in sustainable logistics might gain competitive advantages, influencing the overall market dynamics within the EU transport sector.
Top countries in Total Road Freight Volume of Corrosives Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 20.94 | 2023 | +2.16% | +2.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 16.23 | 2023 | +2.93% | +0.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 14.09 | 2023 | +2.8% | +3.03% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 12.09 | 2023 | +10.71% | +3.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 9.03 | 2023 | -0.33% | -3.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 6.85 | 2023 | -0.71% | -5.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 2.95 | 2023 | +0.67% | -6.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 2.84 | 2023 | -6.77% | -4.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 2.27 | 2023 | -0.43% | +12.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 2.08 | 2023 | +0.47% | -7.85% | View data |
