The European road freight volume in the fruit and vegetable wholesale sector for 2023 highlights Poland's dominance with notable growth of 13.16%, reaching 282 million vehicle-kilometers. Spain remains significant, though its volume slightly decreased by 0.61%. Greece saw a minor uptick of 0.79%, while France experienced a substantial decline of 34.77%. Portugal and Sweden also registered significant drops, at 14.76% and 21.4% respectively. Latvia showed remarkable growth at 24.57%, albeit from a smaller base. Other notable changes include Slovakia's positive growth of 5.92%, while Austria, Czech Republic, and Croatia experienced declines.
Future trends to watch include:
- Impact of EU environmental policies influencing road freight efficiencies and methods.
- Shift towards more sustainable and possibly technologically innovative transport solutions.
- Market disruptions due to geopolitical factors affecting supply chains.
- Potential growth in Eastern European countries as emerging contributors to the sector.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Fruit and Vegetables Wholesale Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Vehicle-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 282 | 2023 | +4.83% | +13.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 96 | 2023 | +37.14% | -0.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 26 | 2023 | +333.33% | +0.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 15 | 2023 | -21.05% | -34.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 9 | 2023 | +80% | -14.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 9 | 2023 | 0% | -21.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 8 | 2023 | -50% | +5.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 7 | 2023 | +75% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 7 | 2023 | 0% | -6.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 3 | 2023 | 0% | +24.57% | View data |
