In 2023, Poland led in European international road freight for gases, with a minor decline of 1.03%, overshadowed by the Netherlands’ 6.98% surge. Germany showed a modest growth of 3.17%, while Spain dropped significantly by 9.4%. Italy remained stable, contrasting Norway’s 8.51% decline. Noteworthy growth occurred in Austria and Croatia, at 9.24% and 10.76% respectively, with Portugal showing the most dramatic increase at 29.67%. France and Denmark saw declines, at 7.79% and 6.89% respectively. Prominently, Hungary rose by 17.61%, with Latvia and Slovakia also exhibiting strong growth.
Future trends in European International Road Freight of gases will likely hinge on advances in logistics technology, regulatory alterations on energy transport, and shifts in industrial demand across the continent. Increasing environmental regulations may also influence the demand dynamics. Monitoring the expansion of infrastructural connectivity and cross-border trade agreements will be crucial in predicting shifts in freight volumes.
Top countries in International Road Freight Volume of Gases (compressed, liquified, dissolved, under pressure) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 431 | 2023 | +3.86% | -1.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 290 | 2023 | +9.02% | +6.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 201 | 2023 | +2.55% | +3.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 152 | 2023 | +7.04% | -9.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 116 | 2023 | +1.75% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 109 | 2023 | +23.86% | -8.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 87 | 2023 | +4.82% | +6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 71 | 2023 | +4.41% | -1.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 71 | 2023 | +4.41% | -3.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 53 | 2023 | +1.92% | -6.46% | View data |
