In 2023, Poland led the European road freight volume with 37.42 million vehicle-kilometers, displaying a robust 4.88% growth year-on-year. Spain followed with 24.58 million yet faced a slight decline of 0.47%. France experienced a dramatic 13.25% decrease, and Romania saw the largest fall at 17.42%. Among growing countries, the Czech Republic noted a sound 4.55% increase. Variations were mostly negative across the region, with Lithuania, Portugal, and Slovakia all declining significantly. On average, the sector shows mixed results over the past five years.
Future trends to watch include Poland's strengthening dominance in the sector and how other countries recover from recent declines. Sustainable practices and technological advancements in logistics could significantly shape volume distribution, enhancing efficiency and potentially stabilizing or reversing negative trends experienced by several countries.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Road Freight Transport Sector Share by Country (Million Vehicle-Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 37.42 | 2023 | +4.02% | +4.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 24.58 | 2023 | +15.38% | -0.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 8.67 | 2023 | -4.82% | -13.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 5.36 | 2023 | +48.59% | +4.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 3.66 | 2023 | +24.52% | -0.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 3.11 | 2023 | +6.98% | -6.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 2.39 | 2023 | -25.64% | -17.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 2.28 | 2023 | +16.58% | -8.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2.2 | 2023 | -0.27% | +0.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 2.15 | 2023 | -14.14% | -10.41% | View data |
