In 2023, Germany led the European road freight transport of secondary raw materials and waste unloaded in coastal regions with a value of 20.75 thousand metric tons, remaining stagnant from the previous year. Sweden followed, although it saw a reduction of 3.14%, and the Netherlands decreased by 2.66%. Conversely, Denmark experienced a substantial growth of 3.28%. Noteworthy increases occurred in Ireland (7.5%) and Cyprus (8.8%), while Poland and Slovenia registered declines of 7.03% and 6.24%, respectively. Smaller countries like Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania showed modest variations, hinting at stability in the Baltic region's waste transport sector.
Looking ahead, the sector may see shifts as countries aim to improve waste management strategies and adopt circular economy principles more rigorously. The growing emphasis on sustainable practices across Europe will likely drive investments and policy changes, potentially increasing the volume of secondary raw materials and municipal wastes managed via coastal transport avenues. As a result, countries could modify their operational capacities and frameworks to better align with environmental objectives and efficiency goals.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Secondary Raw Materials, Municipal and Other Wastes Unloaded in Coastal Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.75 | 2023 | +3.56% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 18.28 | 2023 | +40.33% | -3.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 16.35 | 2023 | -0.28% | -2.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 15.43 | 2023 | +1.35% | +3.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 9.66 | 2023 | -3.39% | -0.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 8.4 | 2023 | +12.44% | -7.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 4.7 | 2023 | +7.69% | +7.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 2.43 | 2023 | +3.12% | +8.8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 1.77 | 2023 | +1.48% | +1.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 0.61 | 2022 | -6.78% | +0.49% | View data |
