In 2023, Germany led European road freight in rural regions with 660.39 million metric tons despite a slight decline of 1.11%. France followed closely, showing a minor decrease of 0.3%. Poland exhibited strong positive growth at 4.74%, indicating a rising freight demand. Countries like Romania and Bulgaria marked significant growth at 6.71% and 9.09%, respectively. Conversely, Greece and Hungary experienced notable declines. The Netherlands saw minor growth, while Lithuania reported a downturn.
Future trends to watch include the increasing digitalization of logistics, the impact of environmental regulations on freight operations, and potential shifts due to geopolitical changes, especially in rural regions.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of All Types of Goods Loaded in Predominantly Rural Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 660,390 | 2023 | -0.73% | -1.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 544,130 | 2023 | -2% | -0.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 538,730 | 2023 | +4.46% | +4.74% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 185,930 | 2023 | +2.54% | +0.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 141,280 | 2023 | -2.44% | +6.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 119,520 | 2023 | -4.4% | -0.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 119,020 | 2023 | -19.91% | -7.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 109,120 | 2023 | +5.35% | -1.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 89,630 | 2022 | +1.61% | +1.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 79,910 | 2023 | -9.57% | -1.11% | View data |
