In 2023, Sweden led the European national annual road freight transport for products of wood and related materials, with 22.05 million metric tons. The Netherlands and Poland followed, with 8.44 and 5.89 million metric tons respectively. Eastern European countries like Lithuania and Romania exhibited lower volumes. Estonia showed a significant year-on-year growth in 2023 at 10.63%, the highest among listed countries. Ireland and Cyprus experienced declines, marking -5.1% and -6.29% respectively, indicating potential issues or shifts in their freight transport sectors.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of sustainability initiatives on freight transport volumes and continued growth in Eastern Europe due to improving infrastructure. Monitoring the influence of economic policies and trade agreements on cross-border transport will be crucial.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Products of Wood, Cork, Straw, Plaiting, Pulp and Paper, Printed Matter and Recorded Media Loaded in Coastal Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 22,050 | 2023 | +18.82% | +2.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 8,440 | 2023 | -0.69% | +2.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 5,890 | 2023 | +6.74% | +2.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 4,610 | 2023 | +18.77% | +2.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 3,930 | 2023 | -0.025% | -5.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Estonia | 2,320 | 2023 | -6.95% | +10.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 436 | 2023 | +48.3% | +2.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 320 | 2023 | -15.75% | -6.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 178 | 2022 | +81.63% | +6.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 163 | 2022 | +106.33% | View data |
