The 2023 data on European road freight transport of wood-related products in rural regions reveals significant variability among countries. Poland leads with 26.22 million metric tons, showing modest growth at 0.88%. Austria and Sweden faced declines, at -7.48% and -3.08% respectively. Latvia and Estonia showed robust increases, at 9.75% and 12.42%. The other countries had mixed performances, generally indicating a challenging year with some bright spots.
Looking forward, trends to monitor include the potential impacts of energy transitions, economic shifts in the EU, and advancements in freight technology, as they could drive further transformations in the industry.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Products of Wood, Cork, Straw, Plaiting, Pulp and Paper, Printed Matter and Recorded Media Loaded in Predominantly Rural Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 26,220 | 2023 | +5.2% | +0.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 11,470 | 2023 | -0.48% | -7.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 6,100 | 2023 | -7.63% | -3.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 4,150 | 2023 | +10.5% | +9.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 3,300 | 2023 | -2.12% | -2.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 2,440 | 2023 | -2.37% | +2.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 2,250 | 2023 | -16.33% | +12.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 1,660 | 2023 | +8.66% | -4.24% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 1,010 | 2023 | +21.63% | -4.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 555 | 2022 | View data |
