The European road freight volume in 2023 varied significantly by country. Poland is a leader with 308.02 billion tonne-kilometers, experiencing a 5.26% increase. Spain follows with 212.17 billion but saw a slight decline of 0.72%. France, at 60.76 billion, had a notable decrease of 13.37%. The Czech Republic grew by 6.02%, marking a positive trend. Despite small volumes, Romania and Slovakia faced sharp drops of 15.87% and 10.54%, respectively. Lithuania, Portugal, and Luxembourg also saw decreases, contrasting with stable or modest growth in Slovenia, Austria, Norway, Latvia, and Croatia.
Future trends to watch include:
- The potential for Poland to continue bolstering its dominant position.
- Whether Spain can stabilize and recover from its slight decline.
- Opportunities for recovery or strategic shifts in France amid its significant drop.
- Eastern European countries like the Czech Republic possibly leading growth, capitalizing on regional trade agreements.
- The impact of environmental regulations and digital technologies on efficiency and volume.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Road Freight Transport Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 308,020 | 2023 | +4.16% | +5.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 212,170 | 2023 | +13.98% | -0.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 60,760 | 2023 | -2.85% | -13.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 37,340 | 2023 | +58.54% | +6.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 34,730 | 2023 | +25.57% | -0.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 26,810 | 2023 | +6.51% | -6.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 19,770 | 2023 | -18.63% | -15.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 19,730 | 2023 | +20.66% | -7.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 19,670 | 2023 | +24.31% | +0.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 19,030 | 2023 | +0.99% | +1.22% | View data |
