The year 2023 highlighted key trends in road freight transport of food, beverages, and tobacco across European intermediate regions. Spain led with a substantial volume, showing a moderate increase of 2.6%. The Netherlands and Poland followed, with Poland experiencing a significant 7.21% growth, while the Netherlands grew by 2.23%. Norway exhibited the most remarkable increase of 21.34%, contrastingly, Belgium saw a dramatic decline of 25.2%. Slovenia and Montenegro also showed positive growth, with 5.63% and 8.37%, respectively, while countries like Hungary, Denmark, and Slovakia faced modest declines.
Future trends to observe include potential shifts in logistics and supply chain dynamics driven by digitalization, regulatory changes, and sustainability initiatives. The growth seen in Poland and Norway may continue, driven by increased regional trade and investments in transport infrastructure. Conversely, countries facing declines may need to address structural challenges to remain competitive.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco Loaded in Intermediate Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 33.51 | 2023 | +2.25% | +2.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 14.86 | 2023 | +11.98% | +2.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 14.14 | 2023 | -5.19% | +7.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 6.37 | 2023 | +2.88% | +1.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 6.09 | 2023 | +15.79% | +21.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 4.44 | 2023 | -2.39% | -0.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 4.03 | 2023 | +5.84% | +3.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 3.61 | 2023 | -6.83% | -1.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.55 | 2023 | +6.75% | +2.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 1.88 | 2023 | -3.73% | +1.86% | View data |
