In 2023, Poland led the European road freight volume in the Hardware, Plumbing, Heating Equipment, Supplies Wholesale sector, recording a modest growth of 1.38%. France and Greece followed, with France experiencing a decline of 6.61% while Greece saw an increase of 2.94%. Slovakia showed a significant increase of 22.61%, highlighting its growing role. Austria exhibited marginal growth at 0.43%, whereas Spain faced a slight decline of 1.53%. Notably, Lithuania's volume surged by 43.1%, while Denmark experienced a significant drop of 11.54%. Luxembourg had a substantial rise of 14.87%, indicating a varying trend across European countries.
Future trends to watch include:
- The potential for Poland to maintain its dominant position in Europe with continued growth.
- Monitoring whether France can reverse its declining trend or if Greece capitalizes further on its growth.
- The sustainability of Slovakia's sharp increase and whether it signals a long-term growth trajectory.
- Observing if increased volumes in countries like Lithuania and Luxembourg reflect a broader upward trend.
- The impact of economic and logistical challenges on countries experiencing declines, such as Denmark and Spain.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Hardware, Plumbing, Heating Equipment, Supplies Wholesale Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Journeys) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 272 | 2023 | +2.64% | +1.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 207 | 2023 | +58.27% | -6.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 178 | 2023 | +1.71% | +2.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 97 | 2023 | +7.78% | +22.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 94 | 2023 | +2.17% | +0.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 75 | 2023 | +10.29% | -1.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 69 | 2023 | +115.63% | +15.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 49 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 15 | 2023 | +87.5% | -3.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 13 | 2023 | +85.71% | -11.54% | View data |
