In 2023, Poland led the European road freight volume in the hardware, plumbing, and heating equipment wholesale sector, reflecting its resilience with a 1.49% increase. Conversely, France showed a significant decline of 15.97%, highlighting possible market dynamics or logistical challenges. Denmark and Slovakia demonstrated steady growth with increases of 0.98% and 7.78% respectively. Spain and Greece faced notable decreases, while Lithuania saw a complete drop-off from the records. On a more positive note, the Czech Republic and Croatia both exceeded their previous values with increases of over 7% each.
Future trends to watch include potential recovery or further decline in the French market, competitive shifts in Eastern Europe, particularly Poland, and how other regions will adapt to challenges post-2023, such as environmental regulations and rising fuel costs. Monitoring technological advancements in logistics efficiency and the impacts of geopolitical changes will also be crucial for predicting future volumes.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Hardware, Plumbing, Heating Equipment, Supplies Wholesale Sector Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 47.01 | 2023 | +13.31% | +1.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 18.57 | 2023 | +126.53% | -15.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 7.03 | 2023 | +600% | +0.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 5.35 | 2023 | +23.08% | +7.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 5.19 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 4.52 | 2023 | 0% | -14.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 3.51 | 2023 | +31.25% | -8.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 2.34 | 2023 | +133.33% | +9.24% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 1.84 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 1.67 | 2023 | +233.33% | +7.39% | View data |
