In 2023, Poland led Europe's road freight volume in the wood, construction materials, and sanitary equipment sector, with a value of 31.65 thousand journeys, showing an increase of 3.79% year-on-year. Spain and France followed, though both experienced declines of 4.61% and 8.65% respectively. Notable declines were seen in Greece, Portugal, and the Czech Republic, with Greece and Portugal facing the steepest drops at 19.41% and 21.21% each. Conversely, Poland and Norway were among the few with positive growth, highlighting their resilience in this sector.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increases in demand for sustainable and eco-friendly materials impacting journey volumes.
- Potential policy changes on emissions and transport impacting logistics strategies.
- Technological advancements in supply chain management enhancing efficiency.
- Regional variations due to economic conditions and infrastructure development.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Wood, Construction Materials and Sanitary Equipment Wholesale Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Journeys))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 31.65 | 2023 | -0.028% | +3.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 26.88 | 2023 | -2.64% | -4.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 17.47 | 2023 | -3.25% | -8.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 4.28 | 2023 | +6.42% | +0.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 3.5 | 2023 | -7.94% | -19.41% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 3.16 | 2023 | +41.88% | -6.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 2.21 | 2023 | +654.55% | -9.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 2.2 | 2023 | +15.42% | +3.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 1.63 | 2023 | -12.37% | -21.21% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Luxembourg | 1.56 | 2023 | +44.63% | 0% | View data |
