In 2023, Russia led the European countries with the highest number of lorries above 3500 kg that are at least 20 years old, with a volume of 2.053 million. Poland followed with 0.39557 million, and Spain had 0.13812 million. Other notable figures include Finland with 0.05345 million, Portugal with 0.01734 million, and Estonia with 0.01626 million. Minor volumes were observed in countries like Austria, Switzerland, and Denmark, each with less than 0.01 million.
The year-on-year variations from 2023 indicate a notable increase in Russia (4.56%) and Finland (2.17%), while countries like Sweden, Latvia, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein experienced declines. Malta showed a significant growth rate of 2.21%.
Future trends to watch for in the European market involve the potential phasing out of older lorries due to environmental regulations and advancements in transportation technology. An increase in new and more efficient vehicle adoption is expected, possibly decreasing the volume of older lorries over time.
Top countries in Number of Lorries Above 3500 kg at Least 20 Years Old by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 2,053,000 | 2023 | +3.78% | +4.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 395,570 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 138,120 | 2023 | +0.99% | +0.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 53,450 | 2023 | +2.73% | +2.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 17,340 | 2023 | +0.96% | +0.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Estonia | 16,260 | 2023 | +0.77% | +0.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 13,070 | 2023 | +0.34% | +0.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 9,030 | 2023 | -0.54% | -0.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 7,040 | 2023 | +2.24% | +2.21% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 6,880 | 2023 | -1.19% | -1.28% | View data |
