The European road freight market for gravel, sand pits, and clay mining demonstrates significant variability among countries. In 2023, Poland led with a notable year-on-year increase of 5.16%, reflecting robust demand. Spain saw a decrease of 4.83%, indicating potential market saturation or economic challenges. France witnessed a sharp decline of 21.03%, suggesting structural shifts or reduced construction demand. Notable growth was observed in Norway and Latvia, with increases of 10.07% and 10.83%, respectively, while Slovenia and Slovakia showed promising growth, albeit from a smaller base.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increasing environmental regulations impacting operations.
- Technological adoption to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions.
- Potential shifts in demand due to economic variances across Europe.
- Exploration of sustainable practices in raw material transportation.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Operation of Gravel and Sand Pits; Mining of Clays and Kaolin Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Journeys))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 26.61 | 2023 | +5.64% | +5.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 24.64 | 2023 | -0.62% | -4.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 15.45 | 2023 | 0% | +0.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 8.06 | 2023 | +36.4% | +4.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 7.01 | 2023 | -28.98% | -21.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 5.33 | 2023 | +419.15% | +10.07% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 3.65 | 2023 | +60.58% | -16.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 2.32 | 2023 | +65.63% | -11.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 2.23 | 2023 | +4.08% | +10.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.35 | 2023 | +106.67% | -12.66% | View data |
