In 2023, France led European road freight transport in predominantly rural areas with 106.38 million metric tons of agricultural and related products. Poland and Austria followed with significant volumes, while the Netherlands recorded the smallest amount at 0.756 million metric tons. Notable year-on-year growth was seen in Austria (12.88%) and Czech Republic (7.02%), while Hungary and Bulgaria experienced declines of -2.32% and -10.79% respectively over the same period.
Future trends to watch include:
- The potential impact of environmental policies on transportation efficiency and costs.
- The adoption of digitalization and automation in logistics to enhance operational efficiency.
- Shifts in agricultural production areas due to climate change, affecting regional transport demand.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Agriculture, Hunting, Forestry, Fish and Fishing Products Loaded in Predominantly Rural Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 106,380 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 2 | 2 Poland | 56,300 | 2023 | -5.74% | +4.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 22,510 | 2023 | +15.24% | +12.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 20,850 | 2023 | +0.45% | +7.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 15,550 | 2023 | +7.39% | +3.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 14,290 | 2023 | -9.45% | +1.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 13,690 | 2023 | +3.32% | +0.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 11,390 | 2023 | +5.52% | +5.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 8,190 | 2023 | +2.12% | +6.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 7,270 | 2022 | +24.17% | View data |
