As of 2024, Poland leads in road freight transport of basic metals and fabricated metal products unloaded in border regions in Europe with 18.4 thousand metric tons, showcasing stability with no year-on-year variation. The Czech Republic and Italy, despite high volumes, saw declines of 13.25% and 19.9%, respectively, indicating potential market contractions or shifts. Austria's slight growth at 0.36% coupled with Slovakia's larger 3.84% increase point towards potential gains in these regions. Conversely, negative variations were also noted in the Netherlands (-11.39%), Hungary (-3.49%), and Slovenia (-6.98%). It is noteworthy that overall, the CAGR over the past five years varies, signaling diverse growth trajectories among countries.
Future trends to watch include the continued adaptation to environmental regulations, technological advancements in transportation logistics, and geopolitical dynamics affecting trade routes and regional cooperation. Economic recovery and investment in infrastructure may further influence these trends, potentially triggering shifts in border region unloading patterns.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Unloaded in Border Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 18.4 | 2023 | +3.81% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 17.53 | 2023 | +6.45% | -13.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 16.13 | 2023 | -10.7% | -19.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 11.73 | 2023 | +50.33% | +0.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 8.68 | 2023 | -15.12% | +3.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 7.82 | 2023 | -13.15% | -11.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 5.48 | 2022 | +56.55% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 4.04 | 2023 | +27.19% | -3.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 3.25 | 2023 | +0.39% | -6.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2.86 | 2022 | -6.25% | View data |
