In 2023, Spain led the European road freight volume of metals and metal ores at 32 million vehicle-kilometers, followed by Poland at 27.0. France recorded 16.0, while the Czech Republic stood at 10.0. Countries like Portugal and Austria each logged 5.0 million vehicle-kilometers. Year-on-year, Slovakia showed substantial growth at 14.87%, whereas Luxembourg faced a sharp decline (-12.94%). Spain and Poland saw moderate declines of -3.38% and -2.73% respectively, reflecting broader downward trends in the sector.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of economic recovery on freight demand and shifts in policy-driven sustainability efforts which could influence cross-border logistics dynamics in metals and metal ores wholesale.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Metals and Metal Ores Wholesale Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Vehicle-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 32 | 2023 | +10.34% | -3.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 27 | 2023 | 0% | -2.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 16 | 2023 | +77.78% | -5.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 10 | 2023 | +150% | -5.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 5 | 2023 | +66.67% | -3.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 5 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 3 | 2023 | +200% | -5.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 2 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 2 | 2023 | -33.33% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 2 | 2023 | 0% | +14.87% | View data |
