In 2023, Germany led the European national annual road freight transport of equipment and material utilized in goods transport in non-island regions with 44.59 thousand metric tons, despite a minor decline of 1.28%. The Netherlands and Poland showed significant growth at 5.19% and 5.01%, with 21.02 and 11.3 thousand metric tons respectively. Sweden witnessed a slight decrease of 0.55%. Smaller markets like Latvia saw the largest relative increase at 13.29%, while Austria and Hungary faced notable declines at 11.14% and 14.45% respectively. Over the past five years, these variations suggest a dynamic market with shifts in logistics demands.
Looking ahead, digitalization in logistics, the rise of intermodal transport, and increasing focus on sustainability are expected to shape the future of Europe's road freight transport sector. Countries demonstrating agility in adapting to these changes may seize growth opportunities, while others might face challenges due to economic or regulatory shifts within the European Union.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Equipment and Material Utilized in Good Transport Loaded in Non-Island Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 44.59 | 2023 | +1.09% | -1.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 21.02 | 2023 | +3.45% | +5.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 12.66 | 2023 | +42.69% | -0.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 11.3 | 2023 | -14.9% | +5.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 3.83 | 2023 | +2.87% | -6.41% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 2.52 | 2023 | -5.69% | -11.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 1.34 | 2023 | +21.28% | -5.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 0.68 | 2023 | +1.84% | -14.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 0.58 | 2023 | -3.07% | -1.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 0.34 | 2023 | +1.46% | +13.29% | View data |
