In 2023, Italy dominates the European market for lorries over 40,000 kg, contributing significantly more than other countries. Analyzing year-on-year variations, Italy saw a slight decrease of 1.56%, while smaller markets like Finland and Sweden exhibited substantial growth at 11.55% and 22.67% respectively. Lithuania withdrew completely, reflected by a 100% decrease. Other notable changes include a 5.92% rise in France and a 14.38% increase in Malta. Austria experienced a steep decline of 36.9%, while Ireland contracted by 12.94%.
Future trends to monitor include technological advancements aiming to increase efficiency, regulations affecting maximum weights, and trade dynamics influencing the demand for heavy goods vehicles. Environmental policies pushing for greener lorry fleets may also reshape the market landscape.
Top countries in Number of Lorries with Permissible Max Gross Weight of over 40,000 kg Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 98.35 | 2023 | -1.32% | -1.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 0.087 | 2021 | +15.09% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 0.014 | 2023 | +8.57% | +11.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 0.009 | 2023 | +19.05% | +22.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 0.005 | 2021 | 0% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 0.004 | 2023 | +10% | +11.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Kosovo | 0.003 | 2023 | +39.94% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 0.002 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 0.002 | 2023 | +3.2% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 France | 0.001 | 2023 | 0% | +5.92% | View data |
