In 2023, the volume of road freight transport in Belgium stood at 33.82 billion tonne kilometers. The forecast for 2024 is 34.03 billion tonne kilometers, indicating a growth of 0.62% from the previous year. For 2025, the forecast is 34.24 billion tonne kilometers, showing a year-on-year increase of 0.62%. This trend continues with the forecast for 2026 at 34.45 billion tonne kilometers (0.61%), 2027 at 34.66 billion tonne kilometers (0.61%), and 2028 at 34.87 billion tonne kilometers (0.61%). The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the next five years is expected to be approximately 0.61%.
Future trends to watch for in the road freight transport sector in Belgium include technological advancements such as automation and electric vehicles, regulatory changes focusing on sustainability, and fluctuations in fuel prices. Additionally, economic variables such as GDP growth or contraction, as well as trade policies, could significantly influence the volume of road freight transport.
