The European road freight volume for the hardware, plumbing, and heating equipment sector in 2023 showed diverse trends. France led with 37 million vehicle-kilometers despite a 6.94% decline from the previous year. Poland followed with 30 million vehicle-kilometers, experiencing a marginal decline of 0.65%. Slovakia displayed growth with a 16.47% increase to 15 million vehicle-kilometers. Meanwhile, other key markets such as Spain and Greece saw contractions of 2.33% and 9.71% respectively. Noticeably, Lithuania experienced a complete drop from the market. These variations highlight fluctuating demands and supply chain dynamics across Europe.
Looking forward, key trends in the European road freight sector to monitor include:
- Potential recovery or further decline in French freight volumes as the market adjusts to the recent downturn.
- Continued growth potential in Central European countries such as Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
- Impacts of economic and policy changes on countries experiencing declines, like Spain and Greece.
- Overall shifts in market demand for hardware, plumbing, and heating supplies influenced by energy efficiency trends and construction developments.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Hardware, Plumbing, Heating Equipment, Supplies Wholesale Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Vehicle-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 37 | 2023 | +85% | -6.94% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 30 | 2023 | +3.45% | -0.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 15 | 2023 | +25% | +16.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 8 | 2023 | +33.33% | -2.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 8 | 2023 | 0% | +2.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 6 | 2023 | +20% | +8.45% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 4 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 8 | 8 Greece | 3 | 2023 | 0% | -9.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 3 | 2023 | +50% | -5.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
