In 2023, Germany led European road freight transport of equipment and materials in non-mountain regions with 77.61 million metric tons, despite a decline of 1.31%. The Netherlands saw a 5.19% increase, reaching 39.13 million metric tons. Poland experienced significant growth at 5.47%, contrasting with declines in other countries like Sweden (-2.23%) and Austria (-15.75%). Small markets such as Latvia posted a notable 13.29% increase. Historically, a general stability with minor fluctuations can be observed over the past five years.
Looking ahead, sustainability, digitalization, and infrastructural improvements are expected to drive growth in European road freight transport. Countries aiming for efficiency and reduced emissions may see enhanced freight policies, potentially reshaping logistics dynamics across regions.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Equipment and Material Utilized in Good Transport Loaded in Non-Mountain Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 77,610 | 2023 | +0.67% | -1.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 39,130 | 2023 | +3.45% | +5.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 21,810 | 2023 | +34.96% | -2.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 20,440 | 2023 | -15.5% | +5.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 5,880 | 2023 | +4.46% | -8.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 1,560 | 2023 | -28.08% | -15.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 1,270 | 2023 | +1.76% | -14.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 1,090 | 2023 | +23.69% | -6.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 1,080 | 2023 | -2.62% | -1.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 960 | 2023 | -12.01% | -1.01% | View data |
