In 2023, Germany led European road freight transport of mining products in non-mountain regions with 787.44 million metric tons, despite a slight decline of 1.02% from the previous year. Poland and Sweden followed, with Poland experiencing a marginal decrease of 0.93%, and Sweden a slight increase of 0.66%. Romania notably increased by 12.57%, while Hungary saw a significant drop of 13.64%. Slovakia and Estonia also faced considerable declines of 6.79% and 7.69%, respectively.
Over the last five years, Germany and Poland maintained dominant positions. Conversely, Hungary and Slovakia displayed notable contractions, reflecting possibly declining industrial or infrastructural investments in these countries.
Looking forward, potential trends include an emphasis on sustainable transport solutions within the European Union, reallocation of industrial activities favoring regions with better logistics, and the impact of regulatory changes affecting cross-border freight movement. Watch for accelerated technological adoption to enhance efficiency and environmental friendliness in freight transport operations.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Metal Ores, Peat, Uranium, Thorium and Other Mining and Quarrying Products Unloaded in Non-Mountain Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 787,440 | 2023 | -1.1% | -1.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 349,450 | 2023 | +0.77% | -0.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 164,170 | 2023 | +6.06% | +0.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 109,310 | 2023 | +0.48% | -4.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 90,930 | 2023 | +7.38% | +0.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 74,660 | 2023 | +7.35% | +12.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 57,310 | 2023 | +10.42% | +0.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 45,300 | 2023 | -2.69% | +2.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 41,990 | 2023 | +4.86% | -0.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 34,910 | 2023 | -0.93% | +1.62% | View data |
