Germany and Spain dominated European national road freight volume for food products, beverages, and tobacco in 2024, with Spain showing a positive trend of 2.9% increase in 2023 despite Germany's slight decline of 0.15%. The UK saw a slight dip, Poland enjoyed a strong upswing, and Italy experienced a notable 5.27% growth. France declined slightly compared to other Western economies. Eastern European nations like Poland and Romania demonstrated robust growth, suggesting shifting regional dynamics. The largest contractions were in Portugal and Bulgaria. The 5-year compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates that Central and Eastern nations show potential for significant future growth.
Looking forward, sectors to monitor include Central and Eastern European markets due to recent growth spikes and potential shifts due to supply chain changes post-Brexit, potentially influencing trade routes and volumes. Sustainability and regulatory trends will drive future freight shifts across Europe.
Top countries in National Road Freight Volume of Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 44,380 | 2023 | +0.13% | -0.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 44,250 | 2023 | +1.84% | +2.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 39,440 | 2023 | +0.82% | -0.098% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 25,270 | 2023 | +3.37% | +4.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 23,660 | 2023 | +4.14% | +5.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 22,370 | 2023 | -1.57% | -0.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 8,940 | 2023 | +1.96% | +2.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 8,500 | 2023 | +5.71% | +4.4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 5,580 | 2023 | +3.95% | +11.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 5,080 | 2023 | +0.88% | +2.69% | View data |
