In 2023, Poland led the European road freight volume of the metal structures sector with 44.21 million vehicle-kilometers. The Czech Republic and Spain followed, each with 12.63 million. Noteworthy growth was observed in Romania and Sweden, with a 14.87% increase. France experienced a significant decline of 31.23%, while Portugal, Greece, and Slovenia saw declines of approximately 13%. Long-term, Poland maintained modest growth with a 0.98% increase, whereas Austria and France experienced downturns.
Future trends to monitor include Poland's continued dominance, potential recovery in France, and ongoing growth in Eastern European countries like Romania. Environmental regulations and shifts to sustainable transportation may impact the overall sector dynamics.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Metal Structures Sector Share by Country (Million Vehicle-Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 44.21 | 2023 | +5% | +0.98% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 12.63 | 2023 | +50% | +5.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 12.63 | 2023 | +140% | +8.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 9.47 | 2023 | -25% | +2.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 4.21 | 2023 | +100% | +14.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 3.16 | 2023 | 0% | -5.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 3.16 | 2023 | +50% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 2.11 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 2.11 | 2023 | -33.33% | -31.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 2.11 | 2023 | -50% | +14.87% | View data |