In 2023, Poland led Europe's national annual road freight transport of basic metals and fabricated metal products unloaded in non-mountain regions with substantial growth of 8.05%. The Netherlands followed, though experiencing a minor decline of 2.29%. Notably, Cyprus saw the most remarkable growth at 15.71%, whereas the Czech Republic encountered a significant drop of 13.7%. Other countries such as Austria showed modest growth, while countries including Hungary, Slovakia, Ireland, Slovenia, and Luxembourg faced slight declines.
Moving forward, the European road freight sector for basic metals and fabricated metal products will likely witness advancements in logistic technologies and infrastructure developments. Focus areas include expansion in Eastern Europe, adaptation to digital logistics, and addressing environmental sustainability regulations, shaping future demand and distribution channels. Monitoring economic conditions and international trade policies will be crucial for predicting transport volume shifts in non-mountain regions.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Unloaded in Non-Mountain Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 48,530 | 2023 | +2.71% | +8.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 16,550 | 2023 | +2.31% | -2.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 9,860 | 2023 | -1.87% | -13.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 3,710 | 2023 | +14.01% | +2.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 3,700 | 2023 | +12.19% | -0.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 3,270 | 2022 | -9.89% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 3,050 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 1,760 | 2023 | -8.99% | -1.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 1,300 | 2023 | -13.31% | -3.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 1,030 | 2023 | -17.09% | +15.71% | View data |
