In 2023, Poland led the European Road Freight Volume for Grain, Unmanufactured Tobacco, Seeds, and Animal Feeds with 51.64 million tonne kilometers, experiencing a significant increase of 12.53% from the previous year. Spain and France came next, with Spain's volume at 20.98 million tonne kilometers and a slight decrease of 3.88%, while France saw a sharp decline of 19.83% at 6.26 million tonne kilometers. Romania showed modest growth at 4.91%, whereas countries like Greece, France, and Portugal experienced notable declines. In contrast, Sweden exhibited impressive growth of 23.73%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in Poland's freight volume, potentially driven by increased agricultural export activity.
- Spain's performance stabilization is likely, with potential recovery efforts to boost volumes.
- France's volume may continue to decline unless effective intervention occurs.
- Monitoring Romania for further growth and Sweden's potential continuation of its upward trajectory.
- Potential impacts of environmental policies and economic shifts on road freight dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Grain, Unmanufactured Tobacco, Seeds and Animal Feeds Wholesale Sector Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 51.64 | 2023 | +9.86% | +12.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 20.98 | 2023 | -0.81% | -3.88% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 6.26 | 2023 | -17.94% | -19.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 5.4 | 2023 | +52.61% | +4.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 4.18 | 2023 | +306.33% | -11.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 4.18 | 2023 | +68% | -0.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 3.28 | 2023 | 0% | -2.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 1.71 | 2023 | +100% | -3.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 0.67 | 2023 | +88% | -0.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 0.61 | 2023 | +168.75% | -6.75% | View data |
