The warehousing and support activities sector in Europe shows diverse dynamics across countries in 2023. The United Kingdom and Germany led with enterprise numbers in thousands, reflecting their mature logistics environment. Noteworthy growth was observed in the Netherlands and Poland with over five percent increments, illustrating expanding freight hubs. Eastern Europe, represented by Poland and Romania, showed significant positive trends, highlighting growing logistics capabilities. Conversely, Italy and Greece witnessed declines, indicative of regional economic pressures and potential restructuring.
Future trends to watch include:
- Digital transformation leading to efficiency gains and potentially reduced enterprise counts as companies consolidate.
- Emerging logistics hubs in Eastern Europe could capture increased market share.
- Environmental regulations might spur innovation and restructuring in traditional logistics operations.
Top countries in Number of Enterprises of Warehousing and Support Activities for Transportation by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 24,660 | 2023 | +3.34% | +4.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 23,790 | 2023 | +2.72% | +2.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 20,920 | 2023 | -0.86% | -0.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 19,440 | 2023 | +4.96% | +5.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 17,500 | 2023 | +2.62% | +2.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 12,960 | 2023 | +5.66% | +6.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 7,480 | 2023 | -1.75% | -0.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 5,580 | 2023 | +4.32% | +5.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 5,250 | 2023 | +5.21% | +5.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 5,120 | 2023 | -1.27% | -0.95% | View data |
