In 2023, Poland led Europe's rural road freight transport of wood-related products with a significant 43.8 thousand metric tons, showing a small year-on-year growth of 0.88%. Latvia and Estonia demonstrated notable growth rates of 9.75% and 12.42% respectively, indicating increasing transportation activities. Meanwhile, significant declines were recorded in Austria (-7.48%), Lithuania (-11.57%), and the Netherlands (-10.83%), as these countries faced reductions in freight volume. Over the last five years, the CAGR trends must be further analyzed to comprehend long-term logistics dynamics effectively.
Future trends to watch include Poland's continued dominance in road freight transport capacity. Observing potential recovery in countries like Austria and Lithuania through infrastructural upgrades or policy adjustments could also be significant. Emphasis on sustainable transport practices and the impact of digital transformation on logistics efficiencies will shape future freight trends across Europe.
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 Predominantly Rural Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 43.8 | 2023 | +5.2% | +0.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 19.17 | 2023 | -0.48% | -7.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 10.19 | 2023 | -7.63% | -3.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 6.93 | 2023 | +10.5% | +9.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 5.5 | 2023 | -2.12% | -2.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 4.07 | 2023 | -2.37% | +2.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 3.75 | 2023 | -16.33% | +12.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 2.77 | 2023 | +8.66% | -4.24% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 1.68 | 2023 | +21.63% | -4.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.93 | 2022 | View data |
