In 2023, Germany led the European road freight volume of dangerous goods with significant activity, followed by Spain, Italy, and Poland. Germany showed a modest growth of 0.15% year-on-year, with Poland and Slovenia having notable increases of 4.13% and 4.72%, respectively. Conversely, the United Kingdom and Ireland faced declines of 2.95% and 6.51%. Over the past five years, Poland and Slovenia stood out with strong growth, while others faced challenges.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential regulatory changes impacting dangerous goods logistics.
- Technological advancements in transport safety and efficiency.
- Economic fluctuations influencing demand across smaller countries.
Top countries in Total Road Freight Volume of Dangerous Goods Share by Country (Million Vehicle-Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 15.03 | 2023 | +0.12% | +0.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 13.4 | 2023 | 0% | -1.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 13.4 | 2023 | 0% | -0.056% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 12.25 | 2023 | +3.86% | +4.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 11.42 | 2023 | 0% | -0.53% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 7.33 | 2023 | -3.13% | -2.95% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 3.12 | 2023 | +2.4% | +3.35% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.01 | 2023 | +1.23% | +2.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2.43 | 2023 | 0% | -0.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2.26 | 2023 | 0% | +0.16% | View data |
