In 2023, Poland led the European national annual road freight transport of secondary raw materials and waste unloaded in non-coastal regions, with 47.68 thousand metric tons. Spain and the Czech Republic followed with 17.93 and 15.31 thousand metric tons, respectively. Notable year-on-year changes showcased significant increases in Estonia (48.45%) and Slovenia (8.23%), while Portugal experienced a decline of -8.17%. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates varied performance, with some countries like Hungary and Norway showing notable improvements and others like Poland and the Netherlands experiencing declines.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Continued growth in countries like Slovenia and Hungary that have shown recent positive momentum.
- Monitoring sustainability initiatives that might drive changes in waste management and recycling logistics.
- The impact of new regulations and environmental policies on road freight transport volumes, particularly for secondary raw materials and waste management.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Secondary Raw Materials, Municipal and Other Wastes Unloaded in Non-Coastal Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 47.68 | 2023 | -5.72% | -0.086% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 17.93 | 2023 | -3.67% | +0.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 15.31 | 2023 | -1.13% | -3.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 5.91 | 2023 | +1.38% | -4.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 4.4 | 2023 | -4.66% | +4.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 2.59 | 2023 | +19.25% | +1.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 1.98 | 2023 | -8.57% | -4.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 1.87 | 2023 | -22.27% | +8.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 0.64 | 2023 | +16.64% | +4.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 0.5 | 2023 | +4.36% | -8.17% | View data |
