In 2023, Poland led the European national annual road freight transport of basic metals and fabricated metal products unloaded in non-border regions, recording 40.65 million metric tons. Austria and the Czech Republic experienced significant growth with 32.1% and 33.39% year-on-year increases, respectively. Conversely, Lithuania was the only country with a decline, at -3.15%. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for these countries indicates a trend of steady, albeit varied, increases in transport volumes, with Eastern European nations showing particular dynamism.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of sustainability initiatives on transport practices.
- Continued economic integration within the EU potentially boosting intra-regional metal product transport.
- Technological advancements in logistics improving efficiency and thus potentially increasing volumes.
- Market demand changes in the automotive and construction sectors, heavily reliant on metal products, influencing transport dynamics.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Unloaded in Non-Border Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 40,650 | 2023 | +6.21% | +12.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 10,630 | 2023 | +1.24% | +2.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 6,200 | 2023 | +9.18% | +32.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 5,610 | 2023 | +14.49% | +4.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 4,110 | 2023 | +3.45% | +33.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 2,200 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 1,900 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 1,280 | 2023 | -1.54% | +11.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 1,150 | 2023 | -4.57% | +0.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 1,030 | 2023 | -21.13% | +14.56% | View data |
