In 2023, Poland led the European road freight market with a volume of 19.17 billion vehicle-kilometers, showing a year-on-year growth of 4.88%. Other notable performers were the Czech Republic with a 4.55% increase and Croatia at 3.12%. Conversely, Spain saw a slight decline of 0.47%, while France experienced a significant drop of 13.25%. Lithuania and Romania also witnessed substantial decreases, falling 6.97% and 17.42%, respectively.
Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the sector has varied, indicating mixed growth trends across countries. With Poland and the Czech Republic showing resilience, future trends to watch include the potential recovery of France and Romania, and whether Spain can reverse its slight downturn. Attention should also be given to broader economic factors and regulatory changes that may impact the sector's overall growth and distribution across Europe.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Road Freight Transport Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Vehicle-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 19,170 | 2023 | +4.02% | +4.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 12,590 | 2023 | +15.38% | -0.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 4,440 | 2023 | -4.82% | -13.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 2,740 | 2023 | +48.59% | +4.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 1,870 | 2023 | +24.52% | -0.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 1,590 | 2023 | +6.98% | -6.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 1,230 | 2023 | -25.64% | -17.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 1,170 | 2023 | +16.58% | -8.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 1,130 | 2023 | -0.27% | +0.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1,100 | 2023 | -14.14% | -10.41% | View data |
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