In 2023, Germany led European road freight transport of food products, beverages, and tobacco unloaded in non-island regions with 302.14 million metric tons, followed by Spain and Poland. Spain's growth stood at 3.64%, while Poland showed a robust increase of 6.3%. However, some countries like Denmark and Portugal experienced declines of 1.97% and 7.08% respectively. Smaller nations, such as Montenegro, saw significant growth at 8.37%, demonstrating diverse regional dynamics.
Looking ahead, cross-border efficiency improvements, regulatory changes, and sustainable transport shifts are critical trends poised to reshape the European road freight landscape. Additionally, continued digital transformation and investment in infrastructure may foster increased competitiveness and growth.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco Unloaded in Non-Island Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 302,140 | 2022 | -2.3% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 262,330 | 2023 | +4.23% | +3.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 148,200 | 2023 | +4.5% | +6.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 113,080 | 2023 | -5.05% | +2.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 37,660 | 2023 | +0.011% | +0.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 36,400 | 2023 | +6.67% | +1.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 26,570 | 2023 | +0.91% | +0.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 23,450 | 2023 | -0.21% | +4.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 22,670 | 2023 | -2.99% | -1.97% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 19,160 | 2023 | -1.38% | -0.41% | View data |
