In 2023, Germany led Europe's road freight transport for metal ores and mining products with 733.51 million metric tons, indicating a 2.55% year-on-year increase. Poland and the Czech Republic also experienced growth, with the latter surging by 40.99%. Meanwhile, Sweden and Denmark saw slight declines. Significant increases in Romania, Austria, and Slovenia highlight their growing transport capacities in this sector. Conversely, Lithuania faced the most significant drop at 8.01% year-on-year. Over five years, the sector's average CAGR shows diverse national performances, reflecting differing domestic and regional economic dynamics.
Future trends to watch include potential infrastructure developments, policy changes affecting mining operations, and technological advancements in transportation efficiency. These factors may shape the distribution capacity across European nations, with possible emergence of new leaders in freight transport, especially if countries like Romania and the Czech Republic maintain their growth trajectories.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Metal Ores, Peat, Uranium, Thorium and Other Mining and Quarrying Products Unloaded in Non-Border Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 733,510 | 2023 | +2.55% | +2.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 283,400 | 2023 | +2.63% | +3.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 89,390 | 2023 | +7.68% | -1.02% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 80,250 | 2023 | +4.84% | +1.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 72,090 | 2023 | -2.17% | +12.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 51,070 | 2023 | +6.97% | +2.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 48,440 | 2023 | +0.052% | +12.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 47,340 | 2023 | +20.69% | +40.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 34,880 | 2023 | +8.79% | -1.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 34,690 | 2023 | +4.42% | +7.6% | View data |
