In 2023, Poland led the European road freight volume in the chemical products wholesale sector at 1.01 billion tonne kilometers, followed by Spain and Lithuania. Significant year-on-year growth was seen in Croatia (16.12%) and Latvia (11.67%), while France and Lithuania faced declines at -23.8% and -8.86%, respectively. Over the past five years, Poland and Spain maintained the highest average growth, demonstrating resilience in expanding markets.
Future trends to watch:
- The shift towards sustainable and green logistics, influencing chemical transportation.
- Technological advancements, like IoT and automation, impacting efficiency.
- Geopolitical dynamics and regulatory policies affecting cross-border trade.
- Emerging market demand altering regional freight demands.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Chemical Products Wholesale Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 1,010 | 2023 | +4.25% | +2.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 119 | 2023 | +3.48% | +4.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 83 | 2023 | +159.38% | -8.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 65 | 2023 | +109.68% | -23.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 41 | 2023 | +7.89% | +7.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 38 | 2023 | +100% | +1.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 38 | 2023 | +171.43% | +16.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 35 | 2023 | +34.62% | -6.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 33 | 2023 | +10% | +11.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 17 | 2023 | 0% | -9.5% | View data |
