In 2023, Germany led the European National Road Freight Volume for food products, beverages, and tobacco with a share of 17.85 thousand metric tons, showing a modest growth of 0.54% from the previous year. Italy and the Netherlands experienced significant upticks with increases of 5.41% and 3.48% respectively. Conversely, France saw a decline of 2.31%, and the UK followed with a decrease of 0.85%. Notably, smaller regions like Montenegro exhibited substantial growth at 11.71%, though from a much smaller base
Future trends to monitor include:
- The impact of increased environmental regulations on road freight logistics and possible shifts to other transportation methods.
- Technological advancements in logistics and their potential to optimize road freight efficiency.
- Economic shifts affecting consumer demand in different regions that could alter the freight volume distribution.
Top countries in National Road Freight Volume of Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 17.85 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 15.16 | 2023 | -0.06% | -0.85% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 14.78 | 2023 | +1.84% | +2.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.37 | 2023 | -1% | -2.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 8.26 | 2023 | +3.13% | +2.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 8.04 | 2023 | +4.3% | +5.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 6.78 | 2023 | +2.07% | +3.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2.61 | 2023 | +2.34% | +3.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 2.06 | 2023 | +1.62% | +0.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.06 | 2023 | +2.37% | +2.21% | View data |