In 2023, Germany led European coastal road freight transport of secondary raw materials and waste, showing slight growth at 0.22%. Sweden and the Netherlands experienced decreases of -2.8% and -2.99%, respectively. Denmark showed the highest growth rate at 3.28%. Ireland and Cyprus also saw significant increases. Conversely, Poland and Slovenia faced notable declines among inland European countries. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reveals cyclical trends in waste transport, emphasizing complex interactions between environmental policies and economic activities within each country. Future projected data for 2024 suggests a mixed trajectory both in terms of environmental compliance and logistics efficiencies.
Future trends to watch include the impact of EU regulatory changes on waste management practices, increasing urbanization in coastal areas, and investment in sustainable transport technologies. Countries actively aligning their policies with these factors may see improved transport efficiencies and environmental benefits, which could impact the overall distribution and growth of freight transport activities across Europe’s coastal regions.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Secondary Raw Materials, Municipal and Other Wastes Loaded in Coastal Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.16 | 2023 | +0.072% | +0.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 18.16 | 2023 | +42.33% | -2.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 15.32 | 2023 | -4.06% | -2.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 15.16 | 2023 | +1.35% | +3.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 9.52 | 2023 | -3.38% | -0.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 8.58 | 2023 | +10.23% | -7.26% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 4.55 | 2023 | +8.03% | +7.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 4.43 | 2021 | -6.5% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 2.39 | 2023 | +3.12% | +8.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 1.67 | 2023 | +0.27% | +2.61% | View data |
