In 2023, Poland led the global road freight transport sector with 576.77 billion tonne kilometers, followed by Germany with 313.28 and Japan at 196.32. Poland saw significant growth of 8.83% from the previous year, while Lithuania grew by 9.71%. Notably, Germany shrank by 0.22%, and Japan's transport volume decreased by 1.38%. Over the past five years, the industry has experienced considerable fluctuation, with emerging eastern European countries such as Romania and the Czech Republic showing positive upward trends.
Key future trends to watch include Poland's potential continued dominance, driven by ongoing infrastructural investments. The anticipated growth in Eastern European and Central Asian countries like Lithuania and Uzbekistan indicates a diversification of transport hubs beyond Western Europe and Japan. Additionally, sustainable transport practices and digital innovations are expected to reshape the global road freight landscape.
Top countries in Road Freight Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 576,770 | 2023 | +7.78% | +8.83% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 313,280 | 2023 | +0.92% | -0.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 196,320 | 2023 | -1.75% | -1.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 166,550 | 2023 | +3.02% | +0.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 69,290 | 2023 | +7.05% | +9.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 68,700 | 2023 | +2.97% | +3.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 50,940 | 2023 | +0.84% | +4.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 34,290 | 2023 | +0.94% | -0.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 33,310 | 2023 | -0.64% | +0.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 31,630 | 2023 | +5.07% | -0.65% | View data |
