In 2023, Sweden led the European load capacity of newly registered semi-trailers with a permissible maximum gross weight of at least 40,000 kg, accounting for a significant share, followed by Finland, which experienced a 9.84% increase from the previous year. France and Austria saw modest growths of 2.38% and 5.92% respectively. Conversely, Spain witnessed a 7.79% decline in this metric. Latvia showed a slight 0.81% increase, while Lithuania remained unchanged. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) highlights moderate expansion across these countries, reflecting steady demand dynamics.
Future trends to watch include the impact of environmental regulations which may influence the design and registration of semi-trailers, the adoption of electric and hybrid technologies, and potential changes in trade dynamics impacting demand in different countries.
Top countries in Load Capacity of Newly Registered Semi-Trailers with a Permissible Maximum Gross Weight of at Least 40000 kg Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 7 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 54.21 | 2023 | +3.13% | +1.7% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 25.88 | 2023 | +6.01% | +9.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 4.93 | 2023 | 0% | +2.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 4.38 | 2023 | +14.29% | +5.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 2.19 | 2023 | -20% | -7.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 1.79 | 2023 | +1.24% | +0.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 0.11 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
