In 2023, Poland led the European National Annual Road Freight Transport of food products, beverages, and tobacco loaded in non-mountain regions with a 31.95% share. The Netherlands followed with 25.23%, showing a moderate growth of 2.06%. Sweden, Czech Republic, and Ireland showed slight increases, while Denmark, Hungary, and several smaller markets, including Estonia, Cyprus, and Slovenia, experienced declines. Over the past five years, Poland and the Netherlands have demonstrated strong CAGR, while other countries have shown mixed trends with variances, attributed to economic and regulatory shifts and market dynamics.
Future trends to watch include:
- Sustainability initiatives impacting freight methods.
- Technological advancements in logistics.
- Regulatory changes in cross-border transport.
- Impact of the economic climate on consumer demand.
- Focus on efficiency and carbon footprint reduction in transport operations.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco Loaded in Non-Mountain Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 31.95 | 2023 | +4.22% | +6.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 25.23 | 2023 | -4.96% | +2.06% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 8.3 | 2023 | +0.66% | +0.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 6.23 | 2023 | +9.1% | +0.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 5.17 | 2023 | -2.63% | +0.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 4.88 | 2023 | -6.55% | -2.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 4.27 | 2023 | -1.39% | -0.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.78 | 2023 | +0.96% | +1.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 2.26 | 2022 | -2.41% | +4.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 1.82 | 2023 | -11.89% | -7.84% | View data |
