In 2023, Germany led Europe with road freight transport of metal ores and related products, standing at 876.75 million metric tons, followed by Poland and Sweden. The previous year's data showed mixed trends. Poland and Norway saw declines, while Romania and Slovenia posted significant growth of 10.92% and 5.21% respectively. Countries like Hungary and Estonia experienced sharp declines of -13.63% and -7.69%, respectively. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rates have varied, illustrating a dynamic and fluctuating sector.
Future trends to watch include the impact of sustainable transport regulations, infrastructure investments aimed at enhancing efficiency, and potential shifts driven by geopolitical dynamics. The growing emphasis on reducing carbon footprints may lead to increased investments in green technologies and alter the freight transport landscape significantly in non-island European regions.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Metal Ores, Peat, Uranium, Thorium and Other Mining and Quarrying Products Loaded in Non-Island Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 876,750 | 2022 | -2.38% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 371,760 | 2023 | +0.76% | -0.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 167,010 | 2023 | +3.94% | +1.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 161,920 | 2023 | +6.35% | -1.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 146,600 | 2023 | +8.86% | -1.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 105,570 | 2023 | -2.36% | +10.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 104,220 | 2023 | +0.38% | -3.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 90,930 | 2023 | +7.37% | +0.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 80,390 | 2023 | +19.78% | -4.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 55,160 | 2022 | +0.33% | View data |
