Based on 2023 data, Russia leads the global volume of road freight transport with 5.56 billion metric tons, followed by Kazakhstan at 3.70, and Germany at 3.33. France, Poland, and Spain follow with considerable volumes but lower than Germany. Minor players in the market include Moldova and Estonia, with less than 0.05 billion metric tons.
Year-on-year variations showed significant increases for Macedonia (3.54%) and Lithuania (2.52%), while Finland (-1.72%) and Italy (-4.48%) experienced declines. The 5-year CAGR indicates steady growth in Kazakhstan, Poland, and Latvia, while countries like Italy and Finland faced declines, highlighting regional differences in infrastructure and economic activity impacts.
Future trends to watch in global road freight transport include increased investment in infrastructure in high-growth regions, potential shifts due to economic sanctions affecting major players, and technological advancements reducing dependency on traditional freight methods.
Top countries in Volume of Road Freight Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 5,560,500 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.058% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Kazakhstan | 3,696,600 | 2023 | +1.55% | +1.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 3,334,100 | 2023 | +0.81% | +0.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,693,700 | 2023 | -0.89% | -1.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 1,478,600 | 2023 | +0.87% | +1.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 1,462,200 | 2023 | +0.3% | -0.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 1,445,500 | 2023 | -0.27% | -0.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 1,160,100 | 2023 | -0.19% | -0.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 732,340 | 2023 | -4.05% | -4.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 686,310 | 2023 | +0.32% | +0.19% | View data |