The European Road Freight Volume for cars and light motor vehicles in 2024 highlights key dynamics, with France leading at 54.2 million tonne kilometers, despite a 14.25% decline in 2023. Poland follows with 29.66 million, showing an 8.28% growth. Notably, Portugal and Spain experienced significant increases of 24.57% and 23.73%, respectively. Conversely, Austria and Luxembourg faced considerable drops of 17.04% and 24.21%. Over the past five years, some countries have maintained more stable growth rates, though volatility persists across the region.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued expansion in Poland and other Eastern European markets as they develop infrastructure and logistics capabilities.
- Potential recovery in France and Austria, with shifts towards sustainable practices potentially influencing freight volumes.
- Increased focus on green logistics and technology integration, shaping the evolution of the sector amid market maturity and environmental regulations.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Cars and Light Motor Vehicles Retail Sector Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 54.2 | 2023 | +5.53% | -14.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 29.66 | 2023 | +5.04% | +8.28% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 8.96 | 2023 | +152.14% | -5.96% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 1.52 | 2023 | +17.65% | +4.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 1.4 | 2023 | +14.58% | +8.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 1.09 | 2023 | +4.88% | -3.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 0.76 | 2023 | 0% | -7.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 0.74 | 2023 | +107.14% | +23.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.71 | 2023 | +86.67% | -9.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 0.36 | 2023 | +40% | -3.81% | View data |
