The 2023 data indicates Poland as the leading country with 16.26 million metric tons of road freight transport for basic and fabricated metal products in urban areas, showing a moderate growth of 3.03% year-on-year. The Netherlands follows but faced a 2.91% decline. Bulgaria showed the highest growth at 31.41%, whereas Slovakia decreased the most by 17.48%. Notably, Austria, Sweden, and Finland experienced positive growth, while other countries like Norway and Ireland saw declines. Over the past five years, countries showed varied trends in their compound annual growth rates.
Future trends to watch include:
- Development of urban infrastructure and its impact on freight transport.
- The influence of EU transport regulations on logistics networks.
- Technological advancements in tracking and efficiency of freight transport.
- Potential shifts in manufacturing hubs due to economic and political changes.
- Adoption of sustainable transport practices affecting freight volumes.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Unloaded in Predominantly Urban Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 16,260 | 2023 | -18.03% | +3.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 11,200 | 2023 | -2.51% | -2.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 3,410 | 2023 | +3.84% | -3.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 2,120 | 2023 | +26.22% | +4.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 1,690 | 2023 | -14.07% | +4.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 1,660 | 2023 | +38.23% | +4.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 823 | 2023 | +3.65% | +31.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 677 | 2023 | -8.45% | -1.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 593 | 2023 | +20.77% | +7.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 547 | 2023 | -3.53% | +3.35% | View data |
