The Netherlands leads with 26.49 million metric tons of road freight in chemicals and related products in coastal regions as of 2023, showing a 1.62% increase from 2022. Poland follows with 5.48 million metric tons, growing 3.15% year-on-year. Sweden also shows significant volumes at 7.57 million metric tons but lacks specific growth data. Ireland experienced a decline of 2.6%, while Bulgaria saw a sharp decrease of 23.16%, indicating challenges in these markets. Lithuania, Latvia, and Cyprus reported decreases, whereas Estonia showed a slight increase of 2.15%. Montenegro marked notable growth of 44.22%, though from a small base.
Future trends to watch include the potential for increased regulatory and environmental pressures influencing the road freight sector, a shift towards sustainable transport solutions, and potential growth opportunities in countries currently reporting declines or smaller base levels, driven by technological advancements and infrastructural development. Nations like the Netherlands and Poland may continue as key players due to their existing infrastructure and strategic positioning in European logistics.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Man-Made Fibers, Nuclear Fuel, Chemicals, Rubber, Plastic and Chemical Products Unloaded in Coastal Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 26,490 | 2023 | -3.75% | +1.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 7,570 | 2022 | +19.65% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 5,480 | 2023 | -5.08% | +3.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 4,340 | 2022 | -19.95% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 3,640 | 2023 | -12.4% | -2.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 2,640 | 2022 | -25.05% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 780 | 2023 | +27.24% | -23.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 451 | 2023 | +735.19% | -4.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 434 | 2023 | +124.87% | -3.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 396 | 2023 | -10.61% | +2.15% | View data |
