In 2023, Germany led the European national annual road freight transport of secondary raw materials, municipal and other wastes loaded in predominantly urban regions at 98.66 million metric tons. Spain and Italy followed with 53.91 and 44.76 million metric tons, respectively. Poland showed a significant decrease in 2023 at -3.86%, while Austria and Slovakia recorded notable increases of 18.38% and 19.15%. Overall, smaller nations like Ireland and Hungary displayed growth, whereas declines were noted in countries such as Norway and Romania.
Future trends to watch include an increasing emphasis on sustainability and recycling efforts, likely intensifying the demand for waste transport. Furthermore, urbanization and regulatory shifts across Europe could impact tonnage distribution among countries, with potential growth opportunities in the waste management sector.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Secondary Raw Materials, Municipal and Other Wastes Loaded in Predominantly Urban Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 98,660 | 2023 | +10.95% | -0.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 53,910 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 3 | 3 Italy | 44,760 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 4 | 4 Poland | 25,180 | 2023 | -4.75% | -3.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 21,140 | 2023 | +1.52% | -1.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 9,340 | 2023 | +53.48% | -0.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 8,930 | 2023 | 0% | +18.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 8,820 | 2023 | +4.01% | +4.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 8,490 | 2023 | -8.91% | +3.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 6,400 | 2022 | -36.33% | View data |
