In 2023, Austria led European national annual road freight transport of basic metals and fabricated metal products unloaded in mountain regions with 7.34 million metric tons. The Czech Republic posted a 2.77% increase, totaling 4.75 million metric tons. Meanwhile, Slovakia had the largest year-on-year growth at 8.95%, reaching 4.04 million metric tons. Slovenia and Poland saw decreases of 1.5% and 14.07% respectively, with volumes at 2.14 and 2.01 million metric tons. Belgium and Sweden recorded minimal volumes, both under 0.05 million metric tons. Over the past five years, trends show varying degrees of volatility across countries.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Impact of environmental policies favoring rail over road transport.
- Technological advancements in logistics improving efficiency.
- Potential changes in mining and metal production influencing freight volumes.
- Economic fluctuations affecting demand for metal products.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Unloaded in Mountain Regions by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Austria | 7,340 | 2022 | -13.46% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 4,750 | 2023 | -3.77% | +2.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 4,040 | 2023 | -10.54% | +8.95% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovenia | 2,140 | 2023 | +32% | -1.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 2,010 | 2023 | +8.22% | -14.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 30 | 2022 | -26.83% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 10 | 2022 | -66.67% | View data |
