As of 2024, Poland leads in the number of lorries with a permissible maximum gross weight between 3501 and 7500 kg in Europe, followed by Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy, and Spain. Notably, countries like France, Portugal, and Hungary fall significantly behind. Observing recent trends, the Czech Republic shows positive growth year-on-year with a 1.84% increase as of 2023, while Lithuania and Latvia have seen substantial declines with -4.01% and -3.53% respectively. Over the last five years, fluctuations have been relatively stable, with minimal average annual changes across most countries.
Future trends to watch for may include the impact of emerging EU environmental policies, influencing demand for smaller and more eco-friendly lorries. An increase in intra-European trade and logistics demands could spur growth in markets like Italy and Spain. Moreover, advancements in technology and fleet modernization initiatives could reshape the landscape, enhancing efficiency and elevating standards across European countries.
Top countries in Number of Lorries with a Permissible Maximum Gross Weight Between 3501 and 7500 kg by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 241,450 | 2023 | -0.69% | -0.94% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 229,070 | 2023 | -0.65% | -0.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 162,930 | 2023 | +2.03% | +1.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 134,950 | 2023 | -0.25% | -0.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 63,010 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 55,240 | 2023 | +0.52% | +0.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 20,960 | 2023 | -0.63% | -0.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 13,910 | 2023 | -0.32% | -0.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 10,080 | 2023 | -1.21% | -1.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 8,630 | 2023 | +0.85% | +0.71% | View data |
