In 2023, Poland led European national annual road freight transport of basic metals and fabricated metal products unloaded in predominantly urban regions with 39.87 thousand metric tons, exhibiting a year-on-year increase of 3.03%. Conversely, the Netherlands, holding 27.48 thousand metric tons, saw a decline of 2.91%. Among rising countries, Bulgaria marked significant growth with a 31.41% increase, albeit starting from a lower volume. In contrast, Slovakia exhibited the most considerable decrease at 17.48%. Over a five-year period, the compound annual growth rate varied, highlighting differing trajectories across regions.
Future trends to watch include the acceleration of urbanization and subsequent infrastructure demands, environmental regulations shaping transport efficiency, and the importance of logistical networks adaptation, particularly within countries exhibiting growth like Bulgaria and Latvia.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Unloaded in Predominantly Urban Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 39.87 | 2023 | -18.03% | +3.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 27.48 | 2023 | -2.51% | -2.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 8.35 | 2023 | +3.84% | -3.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 5.19 | 2023 | +26.22% | +4.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 4.15 | 2023 | -14.07% | +4.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 4.07 | 2023 | +38.23% | +4.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 2.02 | 2023 | +3.65% | +31.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 1.66 | 2023 | -8.45% | -1.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 1.45 | 2023 | +20.77% | +7.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 1.34 | 2023 | -3.53% | +3.35% | View data |
