Germany remains the leader in road freight transport of food, beverages, and tobacco with 140.35 million metric tons, despite a slight drop by 1.73%. Notable increases were seen in Norway (20.11%) and Poland (7.53%). Spain and the Netherlands also experienced modest growth, while Belgium saw a significant decline of 34.8%. Other regions demonstrated relatively stable shifts. The Czech Republic, Romania, and Ireland displayed small positive changes. Conversely, Cyprus and Slovakia faced declines.
For future trends, a shift towards sustainable logistics and enhanced cross-border collaborations in Europe is expected. This could positively affect growth across these markets, especially in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco Unloaded in Intermediate Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 140,350 | 2023 | -1.22% | -1.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 118,060 | 2023 | +2.68% | +3.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 85,230 | 2023 | +2.73% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 53,210 | 2023 | -1.19% | +7.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 48,550 | 2023 | +8.82% | +2.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 22,730 | 2023 | +6.35% | +1.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 19,920 | 2023 | +14.36% | +20.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 15,240 | 2023 | +10% | +2.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 13,880 | 2023 | -2.66% | -0.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 10,780 | 2023 | -3.21% | -0.4% | View data |