In 2023, Germany led the European road freight transport for food products, beverages, and tobacco with a significant share, although it experienced a year-on-year decline of 1.91%. Poland showed a robust growth of 6.37%, reflecting its strengthening logistics presence, followed by the Netherlands and Spain which posted positive variations. Countries like Italy and Ireland remained stable, while Portugal and Cyprus faced notable declines of 7.05% and 5.33%, respectively.
Key future trends to watch include:
- A continued increase in road transport efficiency in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland and Romania, as they harness logistic advancements.
- The potential impact of sustainability measures and transportation regulations across Europe, focusing on reducing carbon emissions.
- Technological integration in logistics operations, aiming for greater market responsiveness and cost-effectiveness.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco Unloaded in Non-Mountain Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 30.96 | 2023 | -1.2% | -1.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 15.88 | 2023 | +4.83% | +6.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 12.5 | 2023 | -5.05% | +2.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 9.71 | 2023 | +3.2% | +2.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 9.14 | 2023 | +1.76% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 4.11 | 2023 | +0.88% | +0.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 3.09 | 2023 | +7.66% | +0.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 2.57 | 2023 | -2.63% | +0.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 2.46 | 2023 | -5.02% | -2.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.12 | 2023 | -0.11% | -0.16% | View data |