In 2023, Poland leads European road freight volume in the fruit and vegetable wholesale sector with significant growth of 12.87% year-on-year, standing at 3.94 billion tonne kilometers. Conversely, France saw a substantial decline of 24.18%, indicating a contraction trend. Spain maintains its position but slightly drops by 0.62%. Slovakia and Latvia experience robust growth at 36.95% and 33.03%, respectively, while Croatia, Czech Republic, and Portugal show notable decreases of over 9%. Luxembourg and Denmark exhibit modest growth. Overall, the region is witnessing mixed trends with varying growth and contraction across countries.
Future trends to watch include:
- Poland’s continued dominance and potential expansion in freight volume.
- Recovery strategies in France and Croatia to counteract recent declines.
- The emergence of Slovakia and Latvia as burgeoning freight hubs in the sector.
- Impact of technological advancements and sustainability initiatives on the road freight logistics landscape across Europe.
- Brexit and evolving EU trade policies’ influence on cross-border freight dynamics.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Fruit and Vegetables Wholesale Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 3,940 | 2023 | +5.22% | +12.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 809 | 2023 | +31.06% | -0.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 251 | 2023 | +321.67% | -3.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 108 | 2023 | +10.2% | -24.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 104 | 2023 | +65.08% | -0.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 104 | 2023 | +447.37% | -3.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 101 | 2023 | +77.19% | -9.57% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 84 | 2023 | -2.33% | -3.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 53 | 2023 | -52.68% | +36.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 25 | 2023 | -3.85% | +33.03% | View data |
