In 2023, Poland led the European non-coastal road freight transport of basic and fabricated metal products at 46.3 million metric tons. Spain and the Czech Republic followed at around 15 million metric tons each. Noteworthy trends show Poland's substantial market presence while Spain saw a 4.16% increase. Conversely, the Czech Republic experienced an 8.52% drop, with the Netherlands and Hungary also facing slight decreases. Norway experienced the most significant decline at 15.33%, reflecting broader challenges affecting smaller markets.
Future trends to watch include continued variations due to economic shifts, potential infrastructure investments, and impacts of sustainability initiatives on logistics and transport strategies across Europe. There's potential for growth in technology-driven efficiencies and an increased focus on environmental sustainability in logistics planning.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Loaded in Non-Coastal Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 46,300 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 2 | 2 Spain | 15,070 | 2023 | +0.52% | +4.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 15,020 | 2023 | +4.7% | -8.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 10,610 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 7,240 | 2023 | +1.57% | -0.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 5,470 | 2023 | -15.09% | +3.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 4,160 | 2022 | -16.62% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 3,680 | 2023 | +11.74% | -0.52% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 1,960 | 2023 | -1.8% | -4.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Luxembourg | 507 | 2023 | +7.19% | -1.86% | View data |
