In 2023, Germany led the European national road freight transport of secondary raw materials, municipal, and other wastes, with a substantial 110.01 million metric tons. Poland and Spain followed, with 41.41 and 34.97 million metric tons, respectively. Notable year-on-year variations included Norway (+21.13%), Austria (+19.37%), and Cyprus (+8.8%), whereas Finland faced a decline of -4.41%. Over the past five years, significant contributors showed variable annual growth rates, indicating shifts in dynamics across countries.
Looking ahead, key trends will involve sustainability practices and waste management innovations. Policies focused on circular economies, green technologies, and cross-country collaborations will likely directly influence the European road freight sector.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Secondary Raw Materials, Municipal and Other Wastes Unloaded in Intermediate Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 110,010 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 2 | 2 Poland | 41,410 | 2023 | +0.61% | -0.057% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 34,970 | 2022 | +3.21% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 14,490 | 2023 | -1.35% | -5.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 14,280 | 2023 | +42.86% | -4.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 12,820 | 2023 | -2.3% | +21.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 10,660 | 2023 | +22.26% | +0.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 10,370 | 2023 | +5.91% | +19.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 8,570 | 2023 | -19.78% | +5.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 6,590 | 2023 | -4.94% | +5.41% | View data |
