In 2024, France leads with 10.54 million metric tons of semi-trailers, followed by Spain at 8.09 million. The Netherlands and Romania continue to grow, showing 2.23% and 6.72% year-on-year (YoY) increases, respectively. Remarkably, Lithuania's trailer volume increases by 8.89% YoY. The Czech Republic sees a 6.32% decline. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) averages relatively stable across Europe.
Looking forward, technological advancements, regulatory changes, and economic shifts will drive variations in semi-trailer demand across Europe, with electric vehicle integration and cross-border transportation policies emerging as key influences.
Top countries in Number of Semi-Trailers with Any Permissible Gross Weight by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 10,540 | 2023 | +0.87% | +1.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 8,090 | 2023 | +2.2% | +1.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 5,550 | 2023 | +1.53% | +2.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 5,050 | 2023 | +5.93% | +6.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 1,550 | 2023 | +5.47% | +8.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 1,120 | 2023 | +2.57% | +2.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 1,090 | 2023 | +1.4% | +1.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 943.5 | 2023 | -4.47% | -6.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 879 | 2023 | +4.15% | +3.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 633 | 2023 | +1.12% | +1.76% | View data |
