The data reveals that in 2023, the Netherlands led the road freight transport sector for chemicals and related products, with Poland closely trailing. Significant growth was noted in Luxembourg and Montenegro, while Hungary showed a sharp decline. Countries like Denmark, Slovenia, Cyprus, and Ireland also experienced declines. In terms of growth trajectory, the Netherlands, Poland, and Norway showed robust trends.
Looking ahead, the European road freight market for these products is likely to see:
- Continued dominance by Western European countries like the Netherlands and Poland.
- Potential recovery in Hungary given historical volatilities.
- Emerging roles for smaller markets riding on regional development initiatives.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Man-Made Fibers, Nuclear Fuel, Chemicals, Rubber, Plastic and Chemical Products Loaded in Intermediate Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 19,080 | 2023 | +5.65% | +4.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 18,910 | 2023 | +2.37% | +5.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 5,710 | 2022 | +29.21% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 4,030 | 2023 | +16.58% | +5.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 4,000 | 2022 | +30.91% | -10.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 3,760 | 2022 | -14.42% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 3,730 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 3,230 | 2023 | -7.64% | +0.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 1,550 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1,250 | 2023 | +4.78% | +0.5% | View data |
