In 2023, Spain led the European national road freight volume of corrosives with 1.61 billion tonne kilometers, showing a 3.79% year-on-year increase. Germany ranked second despite a 1.41% decline, followed by Italy, which saw a 1.51% decrease. The United Kingdom experienced a significant drop of 4.69%, while Belgium and Poland grew by 6.26% and 11.71%, respectively. Other notable changes include a 14.4% increase in Sweden, and declines for France at 2.23% and Finland at 8.01%. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reflects varied trends influenced by economic conditions and regulatory changes.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in Eastern European countries as freight logistics infrastructures improve, as well as shifts in volumes due to regulatory pressures surrounding environmental sustainability. An increased focus on digital transformation in supply chain management could further influence volume dynamics across the region.
Top countries in National Road Freight Volume of Corrosives by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 1,610 | 2023 | +2.68% | +3.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 1,090 | 2023 | +3.81% | -1.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 840 | 2023 | +1.68% | -1.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 663 | 2023 | -0.6% | -4.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 443 | 2023 | +8.31% | +6.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 374 | 2023 | +14.72% | +11.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 310 | 2023 | -1.59% | -2.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 276 | 2023 | -0.36% | -8.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 192 | 2023 | -0.52% | +14.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 95 | 2023 | 0% | -0.62% | View data |
