In 2023, Italy led the European national annual road freight transport of food products, beverages, and tobacco unloaded in coastal regions with 68.41 million metric tons. The Netherlands followed with 54.59 million metric tons, while smaller contributors included countries like Slovenia and Montenegro. Noteworthy variations from 2022 include a decrease of 11.57% for Belgium and a significant growth in Montenegro at 8.37%, while Norway and Poland also saw increases of 4.22% and 4.99% respectively. Romania's strong performance showed a 12.61% growth. Over the last 5 years, the compounded annual growth rate indicates a diverse performance across these countries.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The impact of sustainability initiatives on road freight operations in coastal regions.
- Growth opportunities for countries with emerging increases like Romania and Poland.
- Potential decline in markets with consistent decreases, requiring strategic adjustments in logistics.
- The role of economic shifts and consumer behavior influenced by external factors like geopolitics and climate change.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco Unloaded in Coastal Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 68,410 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 54,590 | 2023 | -5.29% | +1.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 30,920 | 2023 | -0.11% | -1.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 29,400 | 2023 | +1.02% | +0.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 22,290 | 2023 | -5.02% | -2.13% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 21,450 | 2023 | -3.5% | +0.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 19,990 | 2023 | -2.37% | +4.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 14,230 | 2023 | +9.51% | +4.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 9,680 | 2023 | +5.39% | -11.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 4,170 | 2023 | +21.87% | -1.53% | View data |
