The analysis of European National Annual Road Freight Transport in 2023 shows that the United Kingdom and Germany had the highest shares, with minor declines in their transport volumes. Spain and the Netherlands show positive growth with an increase around 1%, while the Czech Republic and Romania stand out with significant growth rates of 1.98% and 4.51%, respectively. Conversely, Norway experienced a notable decline of over 20%. Smaller players like Finland, Ireland, and Estonia were stable or showed slight increases. The compound annual growth rate over the last five years underscores slow but positive growth trends in most countries.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of increased sustainability initiatives and technological advancements on road freight transport. Urban regions may also see shifts due to economic factors, regulatory changes, and infrastructure developments, potentially affecting the distribution of freight transport shares among countries. Monitoring these aspects will be crucial to understanding future trajectories in the sector.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of All Types of Goods Loaded in Predominantly Urban Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 22.16 | 2023 | -0.12% | -0.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 22.09 | 2023 | -1.95% | -1.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 17.83 | 2023 | -0.38% | +1.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 8.88 | 2023 | -1.1% | +1.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.73 | 2023 | -16.22% | +0.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5.68 | 2023 | -5.49% | -0.089% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 3.17 | 2023 | +5.98% | -1.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2.69 | 2023 | +0.26% | +0.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 2.58 | 2023 | +0.16% | +1.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 1.96 | 2023 | +4.41% | -2.64% | View data |
