In 2024, Germany continues to dominate European road freight, although it experienced a 0.99% decline from the previous year to 1.3204 billion metric tons. Spain and Italy showed growth with 1.62% and 1.95% increases, respectively. Poland's transport rose by 1.79%, while the UK saw a negligible decrease of 0.03%. Significant year-over-year growth occurred in Romania (10.4%) and Norway (9.13%), highlighting their expanding transport sectors. Meanwhile, Estonia and Bulgaria faced notable declines. Over a longer term, the compound annual growth rate indicates varying trends, with some countries stabilizing while others face volatility.
Future trends to watch include the impact of digitalization and green technology implementations, expected regulations around emissions, and the development of trans-European transport networks. Additionally, post-Brexit adjustments in the UK and infrastructural investments in Eastern Europe are likely to influence regional road freight dynamics.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of All Types of Goods Loaded in Intermediate Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,320,400 | 2023 | -0.61% | -0.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 641,420 | 2023 | +0.31% | +1.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 542,130 | 2023 | -1.17% | +1.95% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 512,970 | 2023 | +5.67% | +1.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 416,150 | 2023 | +0.18% | -0.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 289,400 | 2023 | +2.35% | +0.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 217,400 | 2023 | +4.33% | -1.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 192,760 | 2023 | +6.52% | +9.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 186,300 | 2023 | +0.35% | +0.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 130,290 | 2023 | -2.95% | -0.32% | View data |
