In 2023, the Netherlands led in annual road freight transport of man-made fibers, nuclear fuel, chemicals, rubber, plastic, and chemical products loaded in coastal regions, with 23.52 million metric tons, showing a minimal year-on-year increase of 0.98%. Other countries like Poland and Belgium also had notable volumes, 7.71 and 5.04 million metric tons respectively, with Poland seeing a significant 5.52% increase. Ireland and some Baltic countries experienced declines, with Lithuania and Latvia decreasing by 3.16% and 4.55% respectively. Montenegro, though contributing minimally, saw the most substantial relative increase.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in freight logistics, potential shifts in chemical production due to environmental regulations, and the impact of geopolitical dynamics on trade patterns within Europe. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for anticipating changes in the road freight transport landscape.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Man-Made Fibers, Nuclear Fuel, Chemicals, Rubber, Plastic and Chemical Products Loaded in Coastal Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 23,520 | 2023 | -4% | +0.98% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 7,710 | 2023 | +3.78% | +5.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 5,040 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 3,770 | 2023 | -10.56% | -2.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 2,640 | 2022 | -25.07% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 657 | 2023 | -14.12% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 516 | 2023 | +322.95% | -3.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 507 | 2022 | +21.29% | +5.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 461 | 2023 | +96.17% | -4.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 277 | 2023 | -36.32% | -4.3% | View data |
