In 2023, Poland led the European national road freight volume for coal, lignite, crude petroleum, and natural gas, with a significant share of 36.91 million tonne kilometers. Italy and France followed with 28.72 and 8.39, respectively. Notably, Poland and Italy experienced notable increases, with Italy posting the highest growth at 17.9%. Sweden also saw a significant rise of 8.25%, contrasting the declines in major economies like Germany and the UK, which reduced by 3.8% and 18.05%, respectively. Denmark experienced the steepest fall of 29.15%.
Looking ahead, expect fluctuations driven by Europe's energy transition towards greener sources, policy adjustments in fossil fuel reliance, and geopolitical factors affecting energy supply chains. Emerging technologies and sustainable logistics innovations will provide further dynamics in this sector.
Top countries in National Road Freight Volume of Coal, Lignite, Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 36.91 | 2023 | +2.47% | +3.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 28.72 | 2023 | +10.19% | +17.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 8.39 | 2023 | +0.8% | +1.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 5.8 | 2023 | +0.33% | -3.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 2.31 | 2023 | -20.78% | -18.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 2.16 | 2023 | -21.96% | -15.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 2.12 | 2023 | -0.89% | -4.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 2.06 | 2023 | +6.9% | +8.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 1.75 | 2023 | -6.57% | -9.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1.68 | 2023 | +3.51% | +4.95% | View data |
