The European National Road Freight Volume for Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products in 2023 highlights Germany as the leader, despite a slight decrease of 1.38%. Poland and Austria experienced significant growth rates, with Austria rising by 19.33% and Poland by 2.64%. Conversely, France and the UK faced notable declines, -6.22% and -4.31% respectively. Smaller markets such as Montenegro and Bulgaria showed remarkable increases at 44.22% and 10.25%, signaling emerging growth in these regions. The average annual growth over the past five years indicates variations across the board, highlighting regional and economic influences.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in Eastern European countries, particularly in Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria.
- Stable or declining trends in Western Europe, with Germany and France facing potential stagnation.
- Technological advancements and regulatory changes impacting freight efficiency and environmental considerations.
- Potential market shifts due to economic conditions, particularly in countries with recent growth spurts or declines.
Top countries in National Road Freight Volume of Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 24.95 | 2023 | -1.32% | -1.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 17.15 | 2023 | +2.87% | -0.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 13.57 | 2023 | +3.03% | +2.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 13.28 | 2023 | +0.024% | -2.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 5.68 | 2023 | -3.42% | -6.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 5.07 | 2023 | -4.16% | -4.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 3.27 | 2023 | +7.45% | +1.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.38 | 2023 | +15.77% | +19.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 1.89 | 2023 | +8.96% | +2.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1.89 | 2023 | -1.48% | -1.59% | View data |
