The European road freight transport sector for metal ores, peat, uranium, thorium, and other mining and quarrying products shows varied trends. In 2023, Sweden led with 24.86 thousand metric tons, a modest growth of 1.3%. Conversely, Norway saw a decline of 2.61%, while Germany recorded a substantial growth of 4.55%. Cyprus, though smaller in scale, witnessed a significant rise of 12.35%. Notably, Slovenia also experienced a notable increase of 9.12%. In contrast, Estonia and Poland faced declines of 7.35% and 6.01%, respectively.
Future trends to monitor include the potential impact of environmental policies on shipping and mining, technological advancements in freight transport, and economic shifts influencing demand in the mining and quarrying industries. Growth in renewable energy infrastructure might reduce demand for specific ores while increasing demand for others, influencing the road freight patterns and volumes.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Metal Ores, Peat, Uranium, Thorium and Other Mining and Quarrying Products Loaded in Coastal Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 24.86 | 2023 | +6.51% | +1.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 18.43 | 2023 | +0.21% | -2.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 14.39 | 2023 | +5.15% | +4.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 8.89 | 2023 | +24.78% | -0.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 7.94 | 2023 | +4.86% | -0.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 7.83 | 2023 | -3.28% | +1.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 5.66 | 2023 | -1.27% | -6.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 2.93 | 2023 | +6.01% | +12.35% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.44 | 2023 | +23.94% | -1.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 2.31 | 2023 | -12.3% | +0.92% | View data |
