In 2023, Germany led European road freight transport for metals and mining products in non-border regions, with significant volumes, reflecting a modest growth of 2.86% year-on-year. Poland and Romania showed substantial growth with 4.2% and 12.56% increases, respectively. The Czech Republic experienced a significant rise of 39.35%, while Slovenia surged by 85.99% year-on-year. Conversely, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, and Hungary faced declines, with Lithuania decreasing by 7.95% and Hungary by 9.49%. The five-year CAGR highlights Romania and Slovenia as significant growth leaders.
Looking ahead to 2024, the emphasis will be on technological innovation in transportation, sustainability initiatives, and geopolitical dynamics impacting supply chains. Watch for shifts in policy and infrastructure investments that could alter transport efficiencies and affect market shares in non-border regions.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Metal Ores, Peat, Uranium, Thorium and Other Mining and Quarrying Products Loaded in Non-Border Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 48.3 | 2023 | +3.25% | +2.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 17.75 | 2023 | +0.66% | +4.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 5.78 | 2023 | +8% | -1.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 5.4 | 2023 | +5.48% | +1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 4.68 | 2023 | -2.92% | +12.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 3.25 | 2023 | -0.63% | +13.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.21 | 2023 | +6.5% | +3.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 2.88 | 2023 | +17.32% | +39.35% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 2.28 | 2023 | +9.39% | -1.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 2.04 | 2023 | -3.58% | +5.3% | View data |
