In 2023, Germany led the European National Road Freight Volume of Food Products, Beverages, and Tobacco with 320.2 million metric tons, a slight increase of 0.54% from the previous year. The United Kingdom followed, experiencing a decline of 0.85%. Spain and Poland showed the most substantial growth, with increases of 2.26% and 2.81%, respectively. Italy experienced significant growth with 5.41%, while France faced a 2.31% decrease. Smaller countries like Montenegro saw remarkable growth at 11.71%, despite their lower volumes. Over a five-year period, Poland and Italy emerged as strong performers among the top countries.
Future trends to watch include digitalization in logistics, which is likely to optimize road freight efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Regulations may further influence cross-border trade dynamics, particularly in terms of sustainability criteria. Growth opportunities lie in Eastern Europe as markets develop, offering potential for increased volume shares in the sector.
Top countries in National Road Freight Volume of Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 320,200 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 271,950 | 2023 | -0.06% | -0.85% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 265,190 | 2023 | +1.84% | +2.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 150,140 | 2023 | -1% | -2.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 148,130 | 2023 | +3.13% | +2.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 144,170 | 2023 | +4.3% | +5.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 121,550 | 2023 | +2.07% | +3.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 46,810 | 2023 | +2.34% | +3.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 36,950 | 2023 | +1.62% | +0.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 36,890 | 2023 | +2.37% | +2.21% | View data |
