In 2023, Germany led the European national road freight volume for products of wood, cork, straw, plaiting, pulp and paper, printed matter, and recorded media, despite experiencing a slight decline of 2.03%. Poland exhibited strong growth at 5.22%, while Spain and Italy experienced modest declines. The UK and France saw significant contractions at more than 4.5% and 10.6%, respectively. Sweden and Estonia showcased growth outperforming other nations. Over five years, the average annual growth rate shows consistent trends with national variations.
Future trends indicate potential growth driven by sustainable packaging demand and technological advances in freight logistics. Watch for market shifts due to environmental regulations and digitalization, which could further reshape the landscape of road freight in Europe.
Top countries in National Road Freight Volume of Products of Wood, Cork, Straw, Plaiting, Pulp and Paper, Printed Matter and Recorded Media Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.28 | 2023 | -1.45% | -2.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 13.65 | 2023 | +3.7% | +5.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 9.7 | 2023 | +1% | -0.85% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 8.33 | 2023 | -4.72% | -4.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 8.18 | 2023 | +0.97% | +4.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 7.76 | 2023 | -0.39% | -2.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 5.88 | 2023 | +8.04% | -0.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3.88 | 2023 | +0.033% | +1.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 3.49 | 2023 | -10.61% | -10.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 1.98 | 2023 | -6.42% | -11.91% | View data |
