In 2023, among European countries, Poland stood out significantly in basic and fabricated metal product road freight with 51.3 million metric tons, showing stability in volume. The Netherlands and Czech Republic experienced declines of 2.29% and 8.52% respectively. Slovakia registered modest growth at 3.8%, while Hungary experienced a minor downturn of 0.43%. Notably, Montenegro showed an impressive increase of 51.83%, albeit from a low base. Long-term trends indicate variable changes across countries, with Poland maintaining a dominant position.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts due to economic changes, technological advancements, and policy developments impacting logistics and the metal industry, which could alter national shipment volumes across the continent.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Unloaded in Non-Island Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 51,300 | 2023 | +3.92% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 16,510 | 2023 | +2.31% | -2.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 15,030 | 2023 | +4.7% | -8.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 12,420 | 2022 | +36.9% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 10,590 | 2022 | -7.27% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 5,480 | 2023 | -15.28% | +3.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 3,700 | 2023 | +12.19% | -0.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 2,980 | 2023 | +4.6% | -2.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 2,150 | 2023 | -10.49% | -8.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 726 | 2022 | -26.89% | -1.68% | View data |
