In 2023, Poland led the European Road Freight Volume of Live Animals Wholesale Sector with 349,000 journeys, followed by Spain with 121,000 and France with 116,000. Notable changes included a substantial 24.15% decline in France and a marginal fall of 0.67% in Poland. Meanwhile, Austria experienced modest growth, increasing by 0.71%. Denmark grew by 1.09%, while Greece saw a significant increase of 5.92%. Portugal remained steady, while Romania and France witnessed the most notable declines. Luxembourg experienced a growth of 3.71%.
Future trends to monitor include further fluctuations in European market leaders such as Poland and gradual changes in less prominent markets like Portugal and Romania. Attention should be paid to policies affecting animal welfare and transportation, as well as economic factors influencing road freight demand.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Live Animals Wholesale Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Journeys) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 349 | 2023 | +1.16% | -0.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 121 | 2023 | +16.35% | -1.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 116 | 2023 | +6.42% | -24.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 86 | 2023 | +1.18% | +0.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 76 | 2023 | +100% | +1.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 40 | 2023 | 0% | +5.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 8 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 8 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 7 | 2023 | +250% | -4.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Luxembourg | 6 | 2023 | +50% | +3.71% | View data |