In 2023, Poland led the European national road freight transport of specialized goods, recording significant activity at 19.3 million metric tons. The Netherlands followed closely with 19.06 million metric tons. Sweden reported moderate volumes, whereas countries like Czech Republic and Belgium had a noticeable decrease with a negative growth rate of -6.38% for the Czech Republic. Norway stood out with a 9.97% increase, while Hungary and Slovenia faced critical declines of -20.62% and -9.03%, respectively. Impressive growth in Luxembourg (8.02%) and Montenegro (44.22%) was noted, contrasting sharply with Estonia's minimal traffic of 0.042 million metric tons.
Looking ahead, we should monitor technological advancements and regulatory changes, particularly those promoting green logistics. An expected rebound in Eastern European markets and further growth in the digitization of supply chains could drive shifts in these patterns. Increasing environmental concerns may also reshape operational practices and influence future trends in the European road freight sector, pushing for more sustainable freight transport solutions.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Man-Made Fibers, Nuclear Fuel, Chemicals, Rubber, Plastic and Chemical Products Unloaded in Intermediate Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 19,300 | 2023 | +2.15% | +3.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 19,060 | 2023 | +1.49% | +4.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 6,420 | 2022 | +2.52% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 4,480 | 2023 | +1.77% | -6.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 4,410 | 2022 | +13.96% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 3,710 | 2023 | +9.9% | +9.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 3,700 | 2022 | -2.91% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 3,220 | 2023 | -6.69% | +0.52% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 1,290 | 2023 | +101.1% | +1.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1,130 | 2023 | -1.66% | +1.56% | View data |
