In 2023, Spain leads the European national road freight transport of food products, beverages, and tobacco in intermediate regions, with a volume of 113.79 million metric tons, marking a 2.6% year-on-year increase. The Netherlands and Poland follow with 50.47 and 48.01 million metric tons, respectively; Poland shows a strong growth of 7.21%. Norway experienced the highest growth at 21.34%, while Belgium faced a significant decrease of 25.2%. Over a five-year period, modest CAGR figures suggest varying growth trends, with some regions tapping into increased demand, while others experience declines in trade volumes.
Future trends to watch include:
- Greater emphasis on sustainable transport methods, potentially affecting freight choices.
- Impact of economic policies and trade agreements on cross-border logistics.
- Technological advancements improving efficiency and reducing costs.
- Shifting consumer preferences driving demand fluctuations in specific countries.
- Adaptation to post-pandemic logistics dynamics, balancing local and international transport.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco Loaded in Intermediate Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 113,790 | 2023 | +2.25% | +2.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 50,470 | 2023 | +11.98% | +2.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 48,010 | 2023 | -5.19% | +7.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 21,620 | 2023 | +2.88% | +1.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 20,660 | 2023 | +15.79% | +21.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 15,090 | 2023 | -2.39% | -0.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 13,690 | 2023 | +5.84% | +3.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 12,250 | 2023 | -6.83% | -1.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 12,050 | 2023 | +6.75% | +2.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 6,390 | 2023 | -3.73% | +1.86% | View data |
