In 2023, Germany led Europe's national road freight of toxic substances at 26.5 million vehicle-kilometers, unchanged from 2022. Italy increased freight volume by 4.56% to 18.93 million, while Spain saw a decrease of 2.09% to 17.03 million. Sweden experienced a significant growth of 10.76% reaching 9.46 million, equaling the United Kingdom, which dropped by 6.51%. France fell by 7.79% to 7.57 million and the Netherlands grew by 8.45% to 5.68 million. Switzerland recorded a rise of 14.87% to 3.79 million. Romania and Hungary both stood at 1.89 million, with Romania plummeting by 100%.
Future Trends to Watch:
- Potential regulatory changes impacting road freight transport.
- Advancements in eco-friendly technologies reducing toxic substance transport.
- Shift in freight volumes due to geopolitical and economic shifts in Europe.
Top countries in National Road Freight Volume of Toxic Substances Share by Country (Million Vehicle-Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 26.5 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 18.93 | 2023 | +11.11% | +4.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 17.03 | 2023 | +12.5% | -2.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 9.46 | 2023 | +25% | +10.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 9.46 | 2023 | 0% | -6.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 7.57 | 2023 | 0% | -7.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 5.68 | 2023 | 0% | +8.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 3.79 | 2023 | 0% | +14.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 1.89 | 2023 | -100% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1.89 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
