In 2023, Germany led European countries in road freight transport of secondary raw materials and waste unloaded in mountain regions with 18.87 million metric tons. Norway and the Czech Republic followed with 10.9 and 7.33 million metric tons respectively. Poland and Slovenia trailed with notable differences at 3.49 and 3.39 million metric tons. Analyzing year-on-year variations, Norway and the Czech Republic experienced growth rates of 4.02% and 4.26% respectively. Contrarily, Poland saw a decline of 4.11%, while Slovenia surged by 7.07%. The varied five-year CAGR signifies heterogeneous developments among these countries.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The impact of evolving environmental regulations on this sector.
- Technological advancements in waste processing and transport efficiency.
- Increased focus on sustainability and circular economy principles driving more robust transportation networks.
- Potential fluctuations in the industry due to geopolitical and economic shifts.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Secondary Raw Materials, Municipal and Other Wastes Unloaded in Mountain Regions by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 18,870 | 2021 | +0.53% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 10,900 | 2023 | -0.77% | +4.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 7,330 | 2023 | -3.88% | +4.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 3,490 | 2023 | -10.3% | -4.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 3,390 | 2023 | -19.28% | +7.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 2,940 | 2023 | +2.05% | +0.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 2,110 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 239 | 2022 | +58.28% | +17.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 77 | 2022 | +208% | View data |
