In 2023, Germany led European coastal road freight transport of waste, recording 22.31 million metric tons, a small increase of 0.22% from the previous year. Sweden, despite being second, declined by 2.8%. Denmark showed a significant increase of 3.28%, while Ireland's growth was notable at 7.74%. Cyprus also displayed robust growth at 8.8%. In contrast, Poland and Slovenia experienced noticeable declines at 7.26% and 7.43%, respectively.
Emerging future trends may include advancements in waste recycling technology, stricter environmental regulations, and sustainable logistics practices which could influence transportation volumes, particularly in countries currently lagging behind in this sector.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Secondary Raw Materials, Municipal and Other Wastes Loaded in Coastal Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22,310 | 2023 | +0.072% | +0.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 20,090 | 2023 | +42.33% | -2.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 16,950 | 2023 | -4.06% | -2.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 16,780 | 2023 | +1.35% | +3.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 10,530 | 2023 | -3.38% | -0.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 9,490 | 2023 | +10.23% | -7.26% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 5,030 | 2023 | +8.03% | +7.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 4,900 | 2021 | -6.5% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 2,640 | 2023 | +3.12% | +8.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 1,840 | 2023 | +0.27% | +2.61% | View data |
