The European road freight transport sector for man-made fibers, nuclear fuel, chemicals, rubber, plastic, and chemical products shows varied performance among countries. In 2023, the Netherlands and Poland were the dominant players with 48.68 and 47.14 million metric tons respectively. They experienced moderate growth with the Netherlands increasing by 0.74% and Poland surging by 4.89% compared to the previous year. Smaller countries like Montenegro exhibited significant growth, although from a much smaller base. In contrast, Hungary saw a steep decline of nearly 15% year-on-year. Other countries such as the Czech Republic and Latvia experienced modest declines.
Looking forward, the focus should be on the impact of sustainability regulations, technological advancements in logistics, and economic conditions on freight volumes. The transportation of chemicals and plastic products is poised for potential growth through increased production capacity and international demand, although environmental policies might affect the sector's dynamics.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Man-Made Fibers, Nuclear Fuel, Chemicals, Rubber, Plastic and Chemical Products Unloaded in Non-Island Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 48,680 | 2023 | +3.91% | +0.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 47,140 | 2023 | +3.44% | +4.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 7,390 | 2023 | -0.27% | -2.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 6,330 | 2023 | +35.13% | +4.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 2,960 | 2023 | +19.01% | +1.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 1,050 | 2023 | -52.11% | -14.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 736 | 2022 | -58.01% | -14.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 661 | 2023 | +48.93% | -2.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 469 | 2023 | -16.7% | +3.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Luxembourg | 278 | 2023 | +14.71% | +7.63% | View data |
