In 2023, the Netherlands led European road freight transport of textiles and related products in urban regions, standing at 1.87 million metric tons, despite a slight decline of 3.04% from the previous year. Sweden remained stable with no change in its volume, holding its second position. The Czech Republic saw a slight decrease of 0.1% in 2023. Other countries like Norway and Estonia experienced notable positive changes, with Norway increasing by 4.35% and Estonia by 5.78%. Meanwhile, Finland faced a significant drop of 16.06%. Hungary marked a considerable rise, up by 8.02%, while Lithuania experienced a surge of 12.61%.
For future trends, anticipate a consolidation of freight activities in urban areas as sustainability initiatives push for optimized logistics and reduced carbon footprints. Key factors such as economic conditions, urbanization rates, and advances in logistics technology could influence transport volumes. Watch for emerging patterns in urban freight demand influenced by changing fashion retail cycles and local manufacturing initiatives.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Textiles, Textile Products, Leather and Leather Products Unloaded in Predominantly Urban Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 1,870 | 2023 | -12.12% | -3.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 723 | 2023 | -22.42% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 397 | 2023 | +30.59% | -0.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 294 | 2022 | +11.79% | +0.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 217 | 2023 | +525.71% | +4.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 215 | 2023 | +13.76% | -2.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 105 | 2023 | +128.26% | -16.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 67 | 2023 | -36.19% | +12.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 55 | 2023 | +3.77% | +2.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 49 | 2023 | +8.89% | +5.78% | View data |
