The European national road freight volume of basic metals and fabricated metal products in 2023 highlighted Germany as the market leader with Poland, Spain, and Italy following. Significant fluctuations were noted with Greece showing the largest growth and France experiencing the steepest decline. Over the past five years, countries like Austria and Cyprus showed promising trends, while France and Italy consistently faced challenges. German dominance was maintained despite slower growth. Montenegro, although minuscule in volume, depicted dramatic percentage growth.
Looking ahead, focus will be on geopolitical impacts and sustainability regulations influencing the metal products sector. Germany's stability, Eastern Europe’s growth potential, and economic fluctuations in Western Europe are trends to watch. Sustainability initiatives and regulation changes could disrupt current trends, affecting both production and transportation sectors across Europe.
Top countries in National Road Freight Volume of Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 28.49 | 2023 | +0.66% | +0.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 10.34 | 2023 | +5.26% | +1.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 9.7 | 2023 | -2.68% | -2.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9.33 | 2023 | -2.6% | -5.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 6.08 | 2023 | +10.53% | +9.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 5.4 | 2023 | +10.51% | +0.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 5.36 | 2023 | -5.31% | -6.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 4.85 | 2023 | -6.1% | -10.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.58 | 2023 | +10.1% | +11.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 3.48 | 2023 | -1.38% | -2.97% | View data |
