In 2023, Spain led the European national annual road freight transport of food products, beverages, and tobacco loaded in urban regions, with 135.34 million metric tons, followed by Germany and the Netherlands. Significant growth was observed in Poland, Belgium, and the Czech Republic, all exceeding an annual increase of 2.5%. Austria experienced the highest growth rate of 6.42% year-on-year, while Romania showed a robust increase of 10.2%. Conversely, Norway and Latvia saw significant declines of 16% and 9.72%, respectively. Over the past five years, a mixed trend was noted, with several countries experiencing fluctuations.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in logistics, potential regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions, and how economic factors may influence freight operations. Furthermore, increasing urbanization could drive demand for more efficient and sustainable transport solutions in predominantly urban regions across Europe.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco Loaded in Predominantly Urban Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 135,340 | 2021 | +3.23% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 92,240 | 2022 | -5.79% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 63,600 | 2023 | -13.73% | +2.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 25,100 | 2023 | -4.62% | +2.85% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 23,720 | 2023 | +2.14% | +2.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 14,220 | 2023 | +5.95% | +3.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 12,530 | 2023 | -2.84% | +0.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 10,150 | 2022 | -8.71% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 6,920 | 2023 | -0.85% | +2.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 4,810 | 2023 | -10.21% | +6.42% | View data |
