In 2023, Germany led European national road freight volume with 3.1552 million metric tons, reflecting a moderate increase of 0.5% from the previous year. France and the UK trailed with slight decreases, while Poland and the Czech Republic saw positive growth. Spain experienced the largest drop among major countries at -2.97%, and Greece and Portugal also faced significant declines. Denmark and Montenegro displayed remarkable gains, with the latter hitting 13.4%. Over the past five years, variations in national road freight volumes have shown diverse trends across Europe.
Future trends to watch include the impact of sustainability initiatives on road freight, potential changes in trade dynamics driven by economic shifts, and technological advancements in logistics, which could reshape freight volume distribution across European countries.
Top countries in National Road Freight Volume of All Types of Goods by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 3,155,200 | 2023 | +0.93% | +0.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,413,300 | 2023 | -2.58% | -2.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 1,406,200 | 2023 | -0.49% | -0.03% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 1,200,300 | 2023 | +0.81% | +1.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 1,197,100 | 2023 | -4.96% | -2.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 767,810 | 2023 | -1.54% | -0.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 569,030 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 501,350 | 2023 | +2.17% | +1.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 494,730 | 2023 | +3.94% | +2.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 372,650 | 2023 | +1.03% | +0.28% | View data |
