In 2023, Spain led the European National Annual Road Freight Transport of Food Products, Beverages, and Tobacco unloaded in urban regions, reaching 29.56 thousand metric tons, growing by 2.54% year-on-year. Germany followed with a decline of 1.15%. The Netherlands and Italy showed positive growth, at 2.06% and 4.41%, respectively. Belgium registered significant growth at 5.31%, while Poland marked a moderate rise. Conversely, Greece experienced an 8.52% drop. Noteworthy is Romania's 8.22% increase. Throughout Europe, there were mixed growth rates, with some Eastern European countries like Romania showing rapid increases.
Future trends to watch include the effects of sustainability initiatives on transport modes, shifts in consumer demands influencing regional unloading, and the impact of economic factors like inflation and supply chain disruptions on national freight strategies. Urbanization trends may further shape transport demands in urban regions across Europe.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco Unloaded in Predominantly Urban Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 29.56 | 2023 | +3.03% | +2.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 20.7 | 2023 | +0.81% | -1.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 13.86 | 2023 | -10.77% | +2.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 11.22 | 2023 | +3.29% | +4.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 6.04 | 2023 | +7.67% | +2.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 4.96 | 2023 | +2.24% | +5.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 2.75 | 2023 | +4.63% | +1.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 2.62 | 2023 | +4.72% | +2.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2.25 | 2023 | -3.52% | -8.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1.15 | 2023 | -9.97% | +0.54% | View data |
