In 2023, Germany led European national annual road freight transport, accounting for a significant share. Spain, Poland, and Italy followed, showing a solid presence in non-border region transport. Remarkably, Austria and the Czech Republic saw the most substantial year-on-year increases, evidencing strong growth dynamics. Conversely, Sweden and Lithuania experienced declines, reflecting challenges in their freight transport sectors. Over the past five years, countries like Slovenia have shown explosive growth trends, driving their freight transport potential upward.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential infrastructural improvements in central and eastern Europe bolstering freight capacity.
- Technological advancements in logistics, potentially influencing growth across diverse national landscapes.
- The impact of EU policies on sustainable transport, increasingly shaping the transportation sectors in these countries.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of All Types of Goods Unloaded in Non-Border Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 31.8 | 2023 | +1.04% | +1.75% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 16.6 | 2023 | +3.26% | +3.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 12.7 | 2023 | +5.18% | +6.07% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 12.17 | 2023 | +6.3% | +9.48% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 4.72 | 2023 | +3.84% | +6.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 3.38 | 2023 | +0.72% | +2.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 3.23 | 2023 | +2.94% | -3.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.2 | 2023 | +14.23% | +24.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 2.05 | 2023 | +19.73% | +43.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2.03 | 2023 | -2.57% | +8.47% | View data |
