In 2024, Ukraine led the European cabotage road freight transport volume at 1.1429 billion metric tons. Poland and Lithuania are marked by moderate growth with year-on-year increases of 4.89% and 4.58% respectively. Germany, a significant player, saw a slight decrease of 0.57%. Notably, Bulgaria showed the highest growth with an 8.25% increase, while Denmark experienced the largest decrease at -11.89%. Other notable growths include Romania (4.34%) and Hungary (4.5%). Overall, Western European markets like the UK, France, and Italy displayed minimal variations.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of environmental regulations on freight volume, increasing digitization and the growing role of Eastern European countries, particularly Poland and Romania, as key players in the cabotage market. Economic recovery and geopolitical developments could also shape the dynamics of cabotage road freight transport in Europe.
Top countries in Volume Of Cabotage Road Freight Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ukraine | 1,142,900 | 2023 | -0.2% | -0.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 59,110 | 2023 | +4.02% | +4.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 17,620 | 2023 | +0.057% | +0.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 15,360 | 2023 | +3.81% | +4.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 10,830 | 2023 | +5.8% | +4.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 10,720 | 2023 | -0.66% | -0.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 6,950 | 2023 | +3.65% | +4.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 6,730 | 2023 | +1.68% | +1.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 6,560 | 2023 | +5.08% | +3.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 5,880 | 2023 | +2.23% | +4.25% | View data |
