In 2023, Greece led the European road freight volume of the soft drinks sector, with 29.55 million vehicle-kilometers, followed by Poland at 25 million. Notable growth was seen in Greece, up by 16.72% year-on-year, while countries like Croatia and Portugal experienced significant declines of 16.74% and 19.73%, respectively. Slovakia also showed an 8.45% increase. Noteworthy negative growth included the Czech Republic with a complete cessation, and Latvia and Austria each with declines of 12.94%. Poland, Romania, Spain, France, and Lithuania maintained stable volumes.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The impact of sustainability initiatives on road freight volumes as the sector adapts to greener logistics.
- Potential growth in Eastern European markets like Romania and Slovakia as infrastructure improves.
- Effectiveness of policy measures in combating declining freight volumes in countries like Croatia and Portugal.
- The evolving landscape of regional trade partnerships influencing demand and freight distribution patterns.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Soft Drinks Sector Share by Country (Million Vehicle-Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 29.55 | 2023 | +8.33% | +16.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 25 | 2023 | +10% | 0% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 13.64 | 2023 | +50% | 0% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 6.82 | 2023 | -25% | +8.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6.82 | 2023 | +200% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 4.55 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 4.55 | 2023 | 0% | -16.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 2.27 | 2023 | 0% | -12.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2.27 | 2023 | 0% | -12.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.27 | 2023 | -100% | -100% | View data |
