In 2024, Germany leads the European National Road Freight Volume of Mail and Parcels with a significant 67.67 million metric tons. Spain, with 50.07 million metric tons, and the United Kingdom, at 45.79 million metric tons, follow closely. France and Italy also contribute notably at 44.11 and 23.6 million metric tons, respectively. Key percentage variations in 2023 show notable growth in Germany (4.13%), Spain (5.35%), and Italy (21.32%), while the United Kingdom reflected a modest decline (-0.55%). Noteworthy increases are observed in Norway (34.2%) and the Czech Republic (16.23%). Conversely, Greece and Luxembourg saw declines of -10.41% and -10.22%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include the impact of technological advancements in logistics, environmental regulations influencing road freight practices, and the continuing growth of e-commerce driving the volume of mail and parcel transport. Countries like Poland and Sweden, showing 7.62% and 7.87% growth respectively, may continue to see substantial increases. Meanwhile, persistent declines in Finland (-6.22%) and Austria (-4.29%) may prompt focused strategies to stabilize these markets.
Top countries in National Road Freight Volume of Mail and Parcels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 67,670 | 2023 | +4.12% | +4.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 50,070 | 2023 | +4.66% | +5.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 45,790 | 2023 | +2.11% | -0.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 44,110 | 2023 | +1.15% | +3.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 23,600 | 2023 | +21.21% | +21.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 21,230 | 2023 | +4.48% | +7.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 13,890 | 2023 | +12.85% | +16.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 10,440 | 2023 | +14.23% | +7.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 8,180 | 2023 | +4.1% | +34.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 4,320 | 2023 | +3.15% | +3.46% | View data |
