The European road freight transport sector for vehicles with a maximum weight of at least 40,000 kg showed notable variations by country. In 2023, Germany led the sector with 2.4022 billion metric tons, seeing a year-on-year growth of 5.87%. France faced a decline of 6.25%, while the UK experienced modest growth. Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Finland had growth rates of 2.53% and 0.87%, respectively. Among Eastern European countries, Macedonia saw a significant rise of 6.67%, while Poland experienced a decline of 6.06%. Smaller markets, such as Croatia and Norway, had negligible changes.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential recovery or decline in key economies like France and Poland, impacting regional logistics dynamics.
- Germany’s continued dominance, crucial for influencing overall European freight trends.
- The impact of EU regulatory changes on cross-border freight efficiency.
- Innovations in freight transport technology and shifts towards more sustainable practices across Europe.
Top countries in Volume of Road Freight Transport with a Maximum Permissible Weight of at Least 40000 kg by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,402,200 | 2023 | +4.61% | +5.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 972,950 | 2023 | -1.55% | -6.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 882,830 | 2023 | +0.81% | +0.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 392,450 | 2023 | +2.26% | +2.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 196,150 | 2023 | +0.69% | +0.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 117,970 | 2023 | +3.77% | +4.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Macedonia | 51,720 | 2023 | +6.28% | +6.67% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 38,640 | 2023 | +1.85% | +2.24% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 35,180 | 2023 | -6.95% | -6.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 30,170 | 2023 | +1.26% | +0.77% | View data |
