In 2023, Poland led the European international road freight volume of dangerous goods with 4.69 billion tonne-kilometers, exhibiting a year-on-year growth of 7.1%. Spain and Belgium followed, with variations of -1.98% and 1.93% respectively. Significant increases were seen in Croatia (15.4%) and Bulgaria (48.65%), while Germany experienced a notable decline of -5.41%. Over the past five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) remained modest, with Eastern European countries generally outperforming their Western counterparts.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of EU regulations on emissions could shift freight volumes as countries adapt to greener logistics solutions.
- Technological advancements in transport logistics may boost efficiency and alter volume rankings.
- Economic shifts, such as Brexit implications and post-pandemic recovery, could reshape cross-border trade dynamics in Europe.
Top countries in International Road Freight Volume of Dangerous Goods by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 4,690 | 2023 | +7.03% | +7.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 2,620 | 2023 | +1.47% | -1.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 1,780 | 2023 | +2.83% | +1.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 1,500 | 2023 | -5.01% | -5.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 1,080 | 2023 | +3.16% | +4.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 816 | 2023 | -2.18% | -3.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 660 | 2023 | +10.27% | +15.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 656 | 2023 | -1.94% | -3.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 596 | 2023 | -1% | -2.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 573 | 2023 | +3.06% | +0.79% | View data |
