The European cabotage road freight transport landscape in 2024 highlights Ukraine's dominance, though experiencing a slight decline. Poland is emerging with substantial growth, driven by a 4.89% increase in 2023. Bulgaria shows positive momentum with an 8.25% rise. Other Eastern European countries like Romania, Lithuania, and Hungary are seeing steady growth, contributing to the regional transport dynamics. Meanwhile, traditional Western European markets remain stagnant or declining, like Germany and France.
Future trends to watch include Eastern and Central Europe continuing to outpace Western Europe in growth, encouraged by expansive infrastructure projects. Poland and the Baltics may emerge as major cabotage hubs, adapting to shifting economic and regulatory landscapes. Furthermore, environmental policies could remodel country-specific performances.
Top countries in Volume Of Cabotage Road Freight Transport Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ukraine | 89.05 | 2023 | -0.2% | -0.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 4.61 | 2023 | +4.02% | +4.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 1.37 | 2023 | +0.057% | +0.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 1.2 | 2023 | +3.81% | +4.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 0.84 | 2023 | +5.8% | +4.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 0.84 | 2023 | -0.66% | -0.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 0.54 | 2023 | +3.65% | +4.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 0.52 | 2023 | +1.68% | +1.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 0.51 | 2023 | +5.08% | +3.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 0.46 | 2023 | +2.23% | +4.25% | View data |
