In 2023, Sweden led the European national road freight transport of metal ores, peat, uranium, thorium, and other mining and quarrying products loaded in coastal regions with 131.41 million metric tons, showing a 1.3% increase from the previous year. Norway saw a decline of 2.61% while Germany experienced a 4.55% increase. Cyprus demonstrated the highest year-on-year growth at 12.35%. Poland and Bulgaria faced notable contractions of 6.01% and 5.74% respectively. The compound annual growth rate over the last five years highlights Sweden's consistent performance, pegged alongside emerging recoveries from countries like Romania and Slovenia.
Future trends to watch include the potential growth in countries with recent upticks, such as Montenegro with an impressive 24.24% increase. Further, the resurgence seen in Cyprus could indicate an ongoing trend, particularly as demand for these resources evolves with changing energy and construction needs. Sustainable logistical solutions and infrastructure enhancements in coastal regions may also shape future freight patterns.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Metal Ores, Peat, Uranium, Thorium and Other Mining and Quarrying Products Loaded in Coastal Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 131,410 | 2023 | +6.51% | +1.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 97,440 | 2023 | +0.21% | -2.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 76,060 | 2023 | +5.15% | +4.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 47,020 | 2023 | +24.78% | -0.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 41,990 | 2023 | +4.86% | -0.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 41,370 | 2023 | -3.28% | +1.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 29,920 | 2023 | -1.27% | -6.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 15,490 | 2023 | +6.01% | +12.35% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 12,890 | 2023 | +23.94% | -1.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 12,200 | 2023 | -12.3% | +0.92% | View data |
