In 2023, Sweden led the European national annual road freight transport of metal ores and related products unloaded in coastal regions, with a share of 24.83 thousand metric tons, marking an annual increase of 1.26%. Germany saw a notable rise of 4.04%, while Cyprus experienced a sharp increase of 12.35%. Conversely, Norway and Poland faced declines of 2.66% and 5.42%, respectively. Montenegro, despite its small size, surged by 23.86%. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates a mixed trend of growth and decline among countries.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential increases in coastal unloading due to heightened demand for minerals amidst the green energy transition.
- Environmental regulations may impact transport dynamics and volumes.
- Technological advancements in logistics potentially enhancing efficiency and capacity.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Metal Ores, Peat, Uranium, Thorium and Other Mining and Quarrying Products Unloaded in Coastal Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 24.83 | 2023 | +5.48% | +1.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 18.24 | 2023 | +0.24% | -2.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 14.4 | 2023 | +4.39% | +4.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 9.04 | 2023 | +22.36% | +0.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 7.88 | 2023 | +4.86% | -0.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 7.84 | 2023 | -2.79% | +1.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 6.02 | 2023 | -8.17% | -5.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 2.91 | 2023 | +6.01% | +12.35% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.43 | 2023 | +15.66% | -4.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 2.41 | 2023 | -20.85% | +1.55% | View data |