In 2023, Germany led Europe in national road freight volume at 269.45 billion tonne kilometers, with the UK and Spain trailing. Notable growth occurred in Poland and the Czech Republic with 3.62% and 5.15% increases respectively. Conversely, Greece, Ireland, and Portugal saw declines, with Greece experiencing the largest decrease at 4.65%. Over five years, the consistent hike in road freight underscores Poland and Lithuania's buoyancy, while countries like Slovenia and Estonia remained mostly stagnant.
Looking forward, expect continued growth in Central and Eastern Europe due to infrastructure investments. Watch for potential impacts of sustainability regulations and alternative transport modes on traditional freight volumes.
Top countries in National Road Freight Volume of All Types of Goods by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 269,450 | 2023 | +0.59% | +0.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 167,480 | 2023 | +0.87% | +0.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 158,680 | 2023 | -1.03% | +0.026% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 150,140 | 2023 | -1.64% | -1.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 136,980 | 2023 | +2.98% | +3.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 119,010 | 2023 | +0.23% | +1.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 41,970 | 2023 | +2.17% | +1.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 35,310 | 2023 | +0.98% | +0.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 30,420 | 2023 | +2.76% | +5.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 29,430 | 2023 | +1.96% | +2.23% | View data |
