In 2023, Poland led the European national annual road freight transport for basic metals and fabricated metal products in predominantly rural areas, with a significant volume of 13.37 million metric tons. Austria and the Czech Republic followed, with 4.55 and 2.19 million metric tons, respectively. While Poland maintained its lead, countries like Slovakia and Hungary showed positive growth, with Slovakia growing by 4.93% and Hungary by 5.7%. Conversely, the Czech Republic experienced a significant decline of 15.38%, and the Netherlands saw a decrease of 5.99%. Other countries, such as Estonia, maintained stability.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of economic conditions on transport volumes, particularly in countries with declining trends like the Czech Republic and the Netherlands.
- The role of sustainability initiatives in the transport sector, potentially influencing volumes and methods of transport.
- Investment in rural infrastructure in countries with significant growth, such as Slovakia and Hungary, which could further boost transport volumes.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Loaded in Predominantly Rural Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 13,370 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 2 | 2 Austria | 4,550 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 2,190 | 2023 | -2.36% | -15.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 1,780 | 2023 | -6.92% | +4.93% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 1,660 | 2023 | +1.46% | -3.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 1,020 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 691 | 2023 | -3.74% | +0.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 343 | 2023 | -6.54% | +5.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 127 | 2023 | +164.58% | -5.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 83 | 2023 | -18.63% | View data |
