In 2023, Germany led Europe's national road freight volume with 23.25 thousand metric tons, showing a modest year-on-year growth of 0.5%. France and the United Kingdom followed, with slight declines. Poland saw a 1.33% rise, highlighting its growing logistics role. Notably, Montenegro experienced the highest growth at 13.4%. Conversely, Greece and Portugal saw the largest declines at -5.29% and -6.71%, respectively. Over the last five years, countries like Poland and Czech Republic have shown consistent positive growth, whereas Southern European nations have struggled.
Future trends to watch include Eastern Europe's rising influence, enhanced by ongoing infrastructure investments and logistical improvements. Additionally, sustainability initiatives and technological advancements are likely to reshape this sector significantly.
Top countries in National Road Freight Volume of All Types of Goods Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.25 | 2023 | +0.93% | +0.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 10.41 | 2023 | -2.58% | -2.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 10.36 | 2023 | -0.49% | -0.03% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 8.84 | 2023 | +0.81% | +1.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.82 | 2023 | -4.96% | -2.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.66 | 2023 | -1.54% | -0.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 4.19 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 3.69 | 2023 | +2.17% | +1.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 3.65 | 2023 | +3.94% | +2.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.75 | 2023 | +1.03% | +0.28% | View data |
