European road freight transport for secondary raw materials, municipal, and other wastes in intermediate regions showed varied trends in 2023. Germany remains the leader, despite a decrease of 3.55% from the previous year. Norway reported a significant increase of 25.45%, and Austria was also strong with a 17.86% rise. New growth vectors come from Hungary and Ireland with substantial year-on-year rises of 6.91% and 10.71% respectively. However, Finland and Czech Republic faced notable drops of 7.58% and 5.44%, indicating potential areas to watch and possibly recalibrate economic strategies.
In the upcoming years, the sector must watch for regulatory changes related to environmental sustainability, advancements in waste management technologies, and shifts in economic conditions impacting secondary raw material demand. Increasing reliance on circular economy practices may drive future growth in waste processing and recycling activities. Collaboration between countries and strengthened infrastructure could foster more efficient transport logistics across the European continent.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Secondary Raw Materials, Municipal and Other Wastes Loaded in Intermediate Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 38.98 | 2023 | -1.78% | -3.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 15.36 | 2023 | -1.44% | -1.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 11.8 | 2023 | -3.07% | +1.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 5.28 | 2023 | +40.92% | -1.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 5.23 | 2023 | -0.73% | -5.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 4.57 | 2023 | +0.94% | +25.45% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.9 | 2023 | +30.83% | -1.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 3.71 | 2023 | +3.83% | +17.86% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 3.13 | 2023 | -20.76% | +5.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.38 | 2023 | -3.23% | +6.91% | View data |
