In 2023, German road freight transport in rural regions led with 14.68 million metric tons, witnessing a slight decline of 0.88% from the previous year. Poland, at 7.89 million metric tons, showed a strong increase of 5.65%. Notable declines were observed in the Czech Republic (-8.61%) and Austria (-8.11%). Meanwhile, countries like Latvia experienced substantial growth of 9.63%. The Netherlands also expanded significantly with an 11.93% increase. Overall, Eastern European countries saw varied trends with Hungary declining sharply by 17.78%.
Future trends to observe include:
- Increased digitalization and technology adoption in logistics, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
- Potential shifts toward more environmentally friendly transport solutions due to EU regulatory pressures.
- Economic and political factors influencing growth in Eastern European logistics infrastructure.
- The impact of Brexit on Irish transport trends, possibly affecting trade routes and volumes.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Equipment and Material Utilized in Good Transport Loaded in Predominantly Rural Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 14,680 | 2023 | +0.014% | -0.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 7,890 | 2023 | -21.46% | +5.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 2,800 | 2023 | +33.24% | +1.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 2,000 | 2023 | +64.36% | -8.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 1,860 | 2023 | -3.02% | -8.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 691 | 2023 | -1.9% | -9.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 472 | 2023 | -18.2% | -4.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 410 | 2023 | -5.31% | +5.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 130 | 2023 | +7.44% | +11.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 74 | 2023 | -7.5% | -17.78% | View data |
