As of 2023, Poland leads the European road freight transport market for vehicles with a maximum permissible weight between 7501 and 12000 kg, capturing the largest share at 36.08 million tonne kilometers, despite a slight decline of 0.27% year-on-year. Germany follows with 19.7 million tonne kilometers, decreasing by 2.02%. Lithuania and the Netherlands saw increases of 0.83% and 3.67% respectively, emphasizing their growing importance. On the other hand, significant declines were noted in France and Norway, with year-on-year reductions of 3.47% and 10.78%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include:
- Growth potential in the Netherlands and Sweden, driven by favorable economic conditions and the expansion of logistics infrastructure.
- The impact of environmental regulations and the shift towards greener transport modalities on road freight demand, especially for mid-sized vehicles.
- Technological advancements in vehicle efficiency and logistics optimization, potentially altering freight volumes and country shares.
- Economic fluctuations and geopolitical factors affecting trade flows across Europe, influencing freight transport demands by country.
Top countries in Volume of Road Freight Transport with a Maximum Permissible Weight Between 7501 and 12000 kg Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 36.08 | 2023 | -0.82% | -0.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 19.7 | 2023 | -2.59% | -2.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 12.14 | 2023 | +1.75% | +0.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 11.41 | 2023 | +4.28% | +3.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5.82 | 2023 | +0.31% | +0.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 4.05 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 3.88 | 2023 | -4.64% | -3.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 0.82 | 2023 | 0% | +0.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 0.72 | 2023 | -2.01% | -1.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.66 | 2023 | +1.49% | +0.27% | View data |
