In 2023, Germany led the European national road freight volume for basic metals and fabricated metal products, significantly outpacing other countries with a marginal growth rate of 0.27%. Poland and Greece followed with substantial growth rates of 1.92% and 9.08%, respectively. Southern European countries like Spain and Italy saw declines, with Italy experiencing a noticeable drop of 5.87%. Austria posted the highest growth at 11.4%, while France and the UK faced marked downturns, with France notably decreasing by 10.13%. Small Baltics and South-Eastern Europe countries displayed either slower growth or slight rebounds.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in manufacturing hubs within Europe due to changing trade agreements and economic policies. The impact of energy prices and decarbonization initiatives could also alter volumes, especially in energy-intensive sectors such as basic metals. Automation and digitalization trends in logistics may enhance efficiency, affecting freight volumes as supply chains evolve.
Top countries in National Road Freight Volume of Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 130,860 | 2023 | +0.66% | +0.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 47,480 | 2023 | +5.26% | +1.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 44,580 | 2023 | -2.68% | -2.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 42,840 | 2023 | -2.6% | -5.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 27,950 | 2023 | +10.53% | +9.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 24,820 | 2023 | +10.51% | +0.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 24,630 | 2023 | -5.31% | -6.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 22,290 | 2023 | -6.1% | -10.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 16,450 | 2023 | +10.1% | +11.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 15,990 | 2023 | -1.38% | -2.97% | View data |
