In 2023, the United Kingdom led European nations with 945.5 million metric tons in urban road freight, closely followed by Germany at 942.29 million metric tons. Spain saw positive growth of 1.17%, mirroring trends in the Netherlands and Ireland. Notable declines were observed in Norway, suffering the largest drop at -20.86%. Poland, Sweden, and Denmark experienced minor reductions. Over five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate highlights diversified growth, with Romania and the Czech Republic outpacing others, while Eastern European countries observed lower volumes.
Looking ahead, anticipate growth in digitalization and green logistics. Urban areas may shift toward sustainable modalities, influenced by legislation targeting carbon emissions. Additionally, market integrators will focus on technology adoption to optimize operations, forecasting that automation and electric fleets may redefine road freight dynamics in this sector.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of All Types of Goods Loaded in Predominantly Urban Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 945,500 | 2023 | -0.12% | -0.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 942,290 | 2023 | -1.95% | -1.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 760,830 | 2023 | -0.38% | +1.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 378,610 | 2023 | -1.1% | +1.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 287,040 | 2023 | -16.22% | +0.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 242,300 | 2023 | -5.49% | -0.089% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 135,020 | 2023 | +5.98% | -1.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 114,560 | 2023 | +0.26% | +0.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 110,040 | 2023 | +0.16% | +1.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 83,730 | 2023 | +4.41% | -2.64% | View data |
