In 2023, Germany led the European road freight transport of secondary raw materials and wastes in rural regions with 40.2 thousand metric tons, despite a 5.3% decline. Poland increased by 4.19% to 36.03 thousand metric tons, showing robust growth. The Czech Republic, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Slovakia, and Hungary all faced declines, with Denmark experiencing the largest drop of 7.39%. Ireland and Sweden demonstrated significant growth with increases of 5.96% and 12.49% respectively, while Latvia's increased by 7.49%. Smaller markets like Lithuania and the Netherlands showed little movement, with the Netherlands declining by 2.23%.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in waste management and recycling, EU regulatory frameworks influencing transport, and the impact of digitalization on supply chain efficiency. Sustainability goals may drive shifts towards greener logistics solutions, aiming for reduced carbon emissions. Monitoring these variables will be crucial in predicting the dynamics of the road freight sector in rural areas.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Secondary Raw Materials, Municipal and Other Wastes Unloaded in Predominantly Rural Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 40.2 | 2023 | -5.93% | -5.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 36.03 | 2023 | +2.29% | +4.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 5.94 | 2023 | +11.73% | -5.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 3.82 | 2023 | +0.046% | -2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 2.99 | 2023 | -4.31% | -7.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 2.39 | 2023 | +11.59% | +5.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 2.34 | 2023 | +5.34% | +12.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 2.12 | 2023 | +12.28% | -5.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 1.34 | 2023 | -22.23% | +4.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1.2 | 2023 | -3.92% | -5.42% | View data |
