In 2023, Poland led the European road freight volume in the collection of non-hazardous waste with a notable 5.79 million journeys. Spain showed significant year-on-year growth of 12.17%, while Sweden faced a steep decline of 12.33%. Austria displayed minor growth at 0.77%, and France experienced the most significant drop among major countries, at -16.63%. Smaller markets like Latvia and Greece showed promising growth, with year-on-year increases of 7.57% and 11.57%, respectively. Conversely, Luxembourg recorded a substantial decline at -32.24%.
Looking forward, environmental policies and technological advancements will heavily influence future trends in the European road freight volume of non-hazardous waste collection. Innovations in waste management and increased regulatory pressures towards sustainable practices may drive operational efficiencies and potential market growth, particularly in countries with lower current volumes.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Collection of Non-hazardous Waste Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Journeys) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 5,790 | 2023 | +4.38% | +4.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 1,960 | 2023 | +72.09% | -1.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1,500 | 2023 | +4.55% | +12.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 1,190 | 2023 | +22.06% | -12.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 1,090 | 2023 | +0.66% | +0.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 570 | 2023 | -16.3% | -16.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 532 | 2023 | +12.11% | +1.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 465 | 2023 | -8.28% | +11.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 420 | 2023 | +49.64% | -4.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 313 | 2023 | +25.7% | -1.58% | View data |
