In 2023, Romania led the European road freight volume for the pharmaceutical goods wholesale sector with a value of 26.0 million tonne kilometers, showing a year-on-year growth of 6.47%. Poland followed with 21.0 million tonne kilometers and an 8.45% increase. Slovakia and Croatia experienced moderate growth at 4.1% and 3.71% respectively. Spain, however, saw a significant decline of 12.94%, transporting only 2.0 million tonne kilometers. These figures illustrate varied growth patterns across the sector in different European countries.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Investment in sustainable transport technologies and infrastructure development.
- Regulatory changes within the EU affecting cross-border pharmaceutical logistics.
- Potential impacts of digitization and automation on freight efficiency and cost reduction.
- The effects of geopolitical tensions on supply chain dynamics and freight operations.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Pharmaceutical Goods Wholesale Sector by Country
| # | 5 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 26 | 2023 | +13.04% | +6.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 21 | 2023 | +5% | +8.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 11 | 2023 | +83.33% | +4.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Croatia | 6 | 2023 | 0% | +3.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 2 | 2023 | 0% | -12.94% | View data |
