The European road freight volume in the recovery of sorted materials sector shows diverse trends across countries. In 2023, France led with 36.48 thousand journeys but saw a significant decline of 8.27% from the previous year. Spain and Austria showed positive growth of 1.55% and 6.22%, respectively. Conversely, Romania and Croatia experienced substantial declines, with Romania at -13.09% and Croatia at -10.16%. The Czech Republic and Poland also witnessed negative trends, with drops of -5.7% and -6.07%. Lithuania was a standout with a 13.7% increase.
Looking forward, several countries show potential for recovery and growth. Norway and Sweden maintain stable rates, while Austria's positive trend suggests continued expansion. Emerging stability in Latvia and Denmark could foster gradual improvements. The sector should watch for policy shifts in waste management, technological advancements in freight logistics, and cross-country collaborations enhancing efficiency and sustainability measures. Monitoring these indicators will be crucial to capitalizing on opportunities within the European road freight market in sorted materials recovery.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Recovery of Sorted Materials Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Journeys))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 36.48 | 2023 | +35.05% | -8.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 13.82 | 2023 | +10.85% | +1.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 11.15 | 2023 | +323.61% | -5.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 9.61 | 2023 | 0% | -6.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 6.94 | 2023 | +82.69% | +0.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 6.65 | 2023 | +32.85% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 6.18 | 2023 | +3.68% | +6.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 6.03 | 2023 | -18.72% | +3.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 4.46 | 2023 | +84.38% | -13.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 2.89 | 2023 | -2.47% | -10.16% | View data |
