In 2023, Germany led Europe's road freight transport market with 82.98 million metric tons, despite a slight decline of 1.28%. The Netherlands, at 39.13 million metric tons, and Latvia exhibited growth, increasing by 5.19% and 13.29% respectively. Sweden and Poland showed modest rises, while Austria and Hungary experienced notable contractions, with decreases of 11.14% and 14.45% respectively. The Czech Republic similarly contracted by 6.41%, indicating shifting dynamics in Central Europe. Luxembourg grew by 5.68% despite its smaller volume.
Future trends to monitor include digitalization and sustainability initiatives impacting logistics. Economic shifts and regulatory changes could further influence volumes in key markets like Germany and the Netherlands, while expansions in Eastern European infrastructure could enhance freight capacities over time.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Equipment and Material Utilized in Good Transport Loaded in Non-Island Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 82,980 | 2023 | +1.09% | -1.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 39,130 | 2023 | +3.45% | +5.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 23,560 | 2023 | +42.69% | -0.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 21,020 | 2023 | -14.9% | +5.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 7,140 | 2023 | +2.87% | -6.41% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 4,690 | 2023 | -5.69% | -11.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 2,500 | 2023 | +21.28% | -5.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 1,270 | 2023 | +1.84% | -14.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 1,070 | 2023 | -3.07% | -1.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 627 | 2023 | +1.46% | +13.29% | View data |
