The European National Annual Road Freight Transport of Metal Ores, Peat, Uranium, Thorium, and Other Mining and Quarrying Products unloaded in predominantly urban regions showed varied performance by country in 2023. Germany remains a leading market despite a slight decline of 0.31%. Poland experienced growth of 2.78%, affirming its increasing role. The Netherlands saw a modest rise at 0.91%, while Sweden, Czech Republic, and Austria faced declines. Notably, Romania's transport boomed with a significant 21.72% increase, and Ireland also grew by 8.48%. Emerging markets like Estonia and Latvia showed positive trends, highlighting future potential.
Future trends to watch include sustained growth in Central-Eastern European countries like Poland and Romania, leveraging regional industrial expansion. There’s potential for increased environmental regulations to impact transport dynamics, possibly shifting towards greener solutions. Monitoring how urban development affects demand in key urban areas will be crucial, as will the adaptation of transport infrastructure to digital transformations, potentially influencing transport efficiencies and volumes.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Metal Ores, Peat, Uranium, Thorium and Other Mining and Quarrying Products Unloaded in Predominantly Urban Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 43.95 | 2023 | +2.87% | -0.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 12.23 | 2023 | -10.74% | +2.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 10.58 | 2023 | +0.39% | +0.91% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 9.51 | 2023 | +18.27% | -1.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 5.93 | 2023 | +3.15% | -1.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 4.39 | 2023 | +3.17% | -2.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 4.03 | 2023 | +97.19% | +0.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2.31 | 2023 | -6.11% | -3.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 2.09 | 2023 | -11.89% | +21.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 2.02 | 2023 | +6.02% | +8.48% | View data |
