In 2024, Poland leads the road freight volume of metals and metal ores in Europe with 338.0 thousand journeys, followed closely by Spain with 336.0. France, Austria, and Portugal round out the top five, with Austria and Croatia showing positive year-on-year growth. Poland’s volume increased by 3.04%, while Spain and Portugal saw decreases. Slovakia exhibited notable growth at 16.05%, whereas the Czech Republic reported a significant decline of 26.75%. These figures illustrate a mixed landscape with varying growth rates and volume changes among the countries.
Looking ahead, countries such as Slovakia and Croatia may continue to expand their road freight activities due to their strong year-over-year growth. Conversely, nations with declining trends, such as the Czech Republic and Lithuania, may need to address underlying issues to reverse this trajectory. Watch for policies, infrastructure developments, and European market demands, which could impact the movement of metals and metal ores in the coming years.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Metals and Metal Ores Wholesale Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Journeys) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 338 | 2023 | +1.2% | +3.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 336 | 2023 | +13.18% | -4.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 139 | 2023 | +75.95% | -1.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 62 | 2023 | 0% | +4.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 51 | 2023 | +70% | -8.15% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 40 | 2023 | 0% | +16.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 39 | 2023 | -9.3% | -26.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 29 | 2023 | +383.33% | -1.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 27 | 2023 | +12.5% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 13 | 2023 | +8.33% | +10.2% | View data |
