In 2023, Poland dominates the European road freight volume for the plastic packaging sector with 80.82 million tonne kilometers and a significant growth of 13.4% year-on-year. Conversely, Spain saw a slight decline of 1.98%, while Greece experienced a significant drop of 14.23%. Romania, with a substantial increase of 12.47%, shows promising growth. The Czech Republic leads in growth with a 24.57% increase, whereas Lithuania and Portugal faced significant decreases of 17.81% and 12.94%, respectively. Stable trends are observed in Croatia, while Austria exhibited a growth rate of 14.87%.
Future trends to watch in the European road freight sector for plastic packaging goods include the adoption of sustainable practices, advancements in transportation technology, and economic shifts in Eastern Europe, particularly Poland and Romania, which are poised for continued expansion despite potential fluctuations in other regions.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Plastic Packaging Goods Sector Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 9 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 80.82 | 2023 | +18.54% | +13.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 3.94 | 2023 | +18.75% | -1.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 2.69 | 2023 | +333.33% | -14.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 1.87 | 2023 | 0% | +12.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 1.24 | 2023 | +100% | +24.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 0.62 | 2023 | -40% | -17.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 0.41 | 2023 | +100% | +14.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 0.21 | 2023 | 0% | -12.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.21 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
