The European National Annual Road Freight Transport in predominantly urban areas shows diverse trends across countries. Germany and the Netherlands lead, with volumes at 31.84 and 29.89 million metric tons, respectively. Notable year-on-year growth in 2023 occurred in Lithuania (15.51%) and Estonia (8.32%), while dramatic declines were observed in Austria (-14.39%) and Sweden (-7.1%). On average, Germany, despite a slight decline of -1.65% in 2023, maintains strong numbers. Finland and Slovakia witnessed modest growths of 5.29% and 2.37%, respectively, whereas Hungary and Bulgaria experienced contractions of -5.38% and -10.63% over the same period.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Increasing transport volumes influenced by urbanization and e-commerce expansion.
- Potential sustainability policies impacting logistics strategies.
- Technology-driven efficiencies such as electric vehicles and telematics gaining traction.
- The contrasting growth patterns between Western and Central/Eastern European countries.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Equipment and Material Utilized in Good Transport Unloaded in Predominantly Urban Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 31,840 | 2023 | +0.26% | -1.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 29,890 | 2023 | +4.64% | +5.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 5,670 | 2023 | +14.53% | -7.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 4,410 | 2022 | +63.91% | +2.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 3,440 | 2023 | +2.44% | +2.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 981 | 2023 | -7.5% | -14.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 537 | 2023 | +91.1% | +5.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 479 | 2023 | +44.28% | +2.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 364 | 2023 | +7.69% | -2.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 329 | 2023 | +4.11% | +15.51% | View data |
