In 2023, Spain led the European road freight sector with 18.47% of enterprises, closely followed by Poland at 16.16%. The UK, Italy, and Germany contributed 9.04%, 8.19%, and 5.93%, respectively. Notable growth was seen in the Netherlands, with a year-on-year increase of 10.22%, while Italy and Greece saw contractions of over 3%. Over the last five years, countries like Spain and Romania have shown consistent growth trends.
Looking ahead, European road freight is expected to continue consolidating in key markets like Poland and Spain. However, innovations in transportation technologies and EU regulatory changes could drive new enterprises, especially in Eastern Europe.
Top countries in Number of Enterprises of Road Freight Transport Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 18.47 | 2023 | +3% | +3.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 16.16 | 2023 | +0.4% | +0.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 9.04 | 2023 | +2.31% | +2.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8.19 | 2023 | -4.1% | -3.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 5.93 | 2023 | +0.56% | +0.85% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 5.86 | 2023 | +2.38% | +3.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 5.21 | 2023 | +0.46% | +0.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 4.55 | 2023 | -1.86% | -1.52% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.15 | 2023 | +8.32% | +10.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.74 | 2023 | +0.94% | +2.31% | View data |
