In 2023, Germany led with the highest volume of road freight transport of metal ores and similar products, despite experiencing a 15.63% decline. The Czech Republic and Austria also showed significant decreases of 6.87% and 7.73% respectively. Notably, Sweden and Norway demonstrated resilience with positive growth rates of 2.22% and 1.43%. Romania emerged as a growth highlight with a 6.45% increase, while Hungary and the United Kingdom faced steep declines of 19.15% and 14.45% respectively.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in transport efficiency and sustainability efforts expected to influence the European freight landscape. Countries may focus on cross-border collaboration to optimize logistics and address supply chain disruptions.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Metal Ores, Peat, Uranium, Thorium and Other Mining and Quarrying Products Unloaded in Border Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 125,690 | 2023 | -22.17% | -15.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 115,790 | 2023 | +2.43% | -6.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 86,660 | 2023 | +0.47% | -7.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 75,390 | 2023 | -18.78% | -14.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 72,290 | 2023 | -7.95% | +2.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 53,710 | 2023 | -15.08% | +1.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 39,860 | 2023 | +7.9% | -2.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 39,370 | 2023 | -9.01% | -6.38% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 31,530 | 2023 | -8.43% | +6.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 25,750 | 2023 | +48.87% | -4.21% | View data |
