In 2023, Poland dominated the European road freight volume of services incidental to land transportation sector with a significant lead, reflecting a 14.14% increase from the prior year. The Czech Republic experienced notable growth at 26.52%, while Spain and Slovakia saw more moderate increases of 7.01% and 9.21% respectively. France also posted a substantial rise of 17.37%. In contrast, Norway, Sweden, and Romania experienced declines, with Romania facing the steepest drop at 30.71%. Slovenia saw a complete falloff, with a 100% decline from the previous year.
Looking ahead, key trends in the sector include:
- The potential for Eastern European countries like Poland and the Czech Republic to continue their growth momentum as they leverage strategic geographic locations and improving infrastructure.
- The focus on sustainability and the digitalization of logistics services to optimize operations across Europe.
- Challenges in Western Europe, where economic conditions and labor constraints may affect growth in the transportation services sector.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Services Incidental to Land Transportation Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 932 | 2023 | +18.42% | +14.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 188 | 2023 | +21.29% | +26.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 87 | 2023 | +33.85% | +7.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 87 | 2023 | +77.55% | +9.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 49 | 2023 | +157.89% | +17.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 45 | 2023 | 0% | -9.95% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 41 | 2023 | -25.45% | -12.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 38 | 2023 | -43.24% | -30.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 27 | 2023 | +3.85% | +21.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 17 | 2023 | +11.2% | View data |
