As of 2023, in the European national road freight sector focused on non-border regions, Germany leads with 2.4911 billion metric tons. Spain follows at 1.2628 billion, with Poland and Italy slightly behind. Significant growth was noted in the Czech Republic and Slovenia, with spike rates exceeding 40% and 97% respectively. Austria also showed considerable year-on-year improvement, over 25% from the previous year. Conversely, declines were recorded in Sweden, Bulgaria, and Baltic states.
Future trends to watch: the rising growth rates in Central and Eastern Europe suggest emerging logistics hubs. Additionally, advancements in green technologies may redefine competitive advantages in the sector, influencing overall capacity and efficiency in road freight transport.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of All Types of Goods Loaded in Non-Border Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,491,100 | 2023 | +1.15% | +1.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,262,800 | 2022 | -2.94% | +5.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 987,940 | 2023 | +4.63% | +6.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 957,280 | 2023 | +6.98% | +9.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 363,090 | 2023 | +3.67% | +7.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 267,120 | 2023 | +2.21% | +10.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 243,680 | 2023 | +2.37% | -3.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 174,980 | 2023 | +14.46% | +25.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 166,680 | 2023 | +24.76% | +45.03% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 160,950 | 2023 | -2.52% | +8.74% | View data |