The data for 2023 reveals that Germany leads with 83.64 million metric tons of secondary raw materials and wastes unloaded in urban regions, followed by Italy and Poland. Notably, Austria and Slovakia showed significant year-on-year growths of 17.1% and 18.44%, respectively. In contrast, the Netherlands and Romania experienced declines. Over the past five years, a diverse range of countries, including Hungary and Bulgaria, have shown consistent growth, indicating a positive average annual growth rate (CAGR) in the sector.
Looking ahead, increased urbanization and regulatory changes in waste management may drive demand and innovations in road freight transport across Europe. Continued investments in circular economy practices and waste recovery technologies could reshape the landscape, pushing for more sustainable urban freight solutions.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Secondary Raw Materials, Municipal and Other Wastes Unloaded in Predominantly Urban Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 83,640 | 2022 | -12.48% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 38,750 | 2022 | -4.95% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 27,350 | 2023 | +6.4% | +0.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 21,910 | 2023 | +5.36% | -2.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 9,580 | 2023 | +62.86% | +1.72% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 9,260 | 2023 | +6.52% | +17.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 8,970 | 2023 | +4.19% | +3.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 8,350 | 2023 | -11.81% | +5.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 3,270 | 2023 | +29.88% | -0.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 2,400 | 2023 | +105.66% | +1.09% | View data |
