The European road freight volume for the recovery of sorted materials sector in 2023 showed distinct trends across countries. France led the sector with 34.96 million tonne kilometers, despite a 10.16% decrease. Poland and the Czech Republic followed, with declines of 4.49% and 4.04%, respectively. Austria and Norway saw substantial increases of 7.37% and 15.68%. Sweden and Slovenia experienced a notable upswing, while Romania and Croatia declined by 16.01% and 8.89%. Notably, Portugal saw a significant drop of 29.31%. Luxembourg's sector remained stable, showing no growth or decline in volume.
Future trends to watch in the European road freight volume for the recovery of sorted materials sector include:
- Continued growth in Norway and Austria, driven by increased environmental awareness and recycling initiatives.
- Recovery in declining markets such as Romania, Poland, and France, potentially spurred by EU sustainability targets and investments in circular economies.
- Impact of evolving regulations and technology on logistics efficiency and sector dynamics in Eastern European countries.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Recovery of Sorted Materials Sector Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 34.96 | 2023 | +25% | -10.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 14.46 | 2023 | -0.47% | -4.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 9.84 | 2023 | +260% | -4.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 7.94 | 2023 | +12.5% | +7.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 7.88 | 2023 | +84.13% | +15.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 7.54 | 2023 | +6.73% | +0.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 7.2 | 2023 | +1.92% | +9.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 3.46 | 2023 | -31.08% | -16.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 2.1 | 2023 | 0% | +9.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 1.83 | 2023 | +35% | -8.89% | View data |
