In 2023, Poland led the European road freight volume in the metals and metal ores wholesale sector with 31.46 thousand journeys, followed closely by Spain at 31.28 thousand journeys. Austria and Croatia showed strong momentum with year-on-year freight volume growth of 4.4% and 14.87%, respectively. Slovakia recorded the highest growth at 16.05%, while the Czech Republic and Lithuania experienced significant declines of -26.75% and -14.97%.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in logistics, evolving environmental regulations, and economic conditions influencing demand for metals and metal ores. These factors are crucial for understanding shifts in freight volumes across Europe.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Metals and Metal Ores Wholesale Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Journeys))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 31.46 | 2023 | +1.2% | +3.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 31.28 | 2023 | +13.18% | -4.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 12.94 | 2023 | +75.95% | -1.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 5.77 | 2023 | 0% | +4.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 4.75 | 2023 | +70% | -8.15% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 3.72 | 2023 | 0% | +16.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 3.63 | 2023 | -9.3% | -26.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 2.7 | 2023 | +383.33% | -1.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 2.51 | 2023 | +12.5% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1.21 | 2023 | +8.33% | +10.2% | View data |
