In 2023, Poland led European national annual road freight transport for wood, cork, straw, plaiting, pulp and paper products with 53.14 million metric tons. Sweden followed with 37.79 million metric tons, showing a growth of 4.43%. Latvia also saw significant growth at 4.77%. In contrast, Austria and Lithuania experienced declines of 8.63% and 6.02%, respectively. Estonia showed an 11.33% growth, while Luxembourg had a notable 10.8% increase, though from a smaller base. The sector displayed varied performance across countries.
Future trends to watch include the impact of economic fluctuations on product demand, evolving logistics technologies, and sustainability measures influencing transportation efficiency. Potential policy changes within the EU regarding environmental regulations could redefine operational practices in this sector.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Products of Wood, Cork, Straw, Plaiting, Pulp and Paper, Printed Matter and Recorded Media Loaded in Non-Island Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 53,140 | 2023 | +7.49% | +0.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 37,790 | 2023 | +4.92% | +4.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 19,150 | 2023 | +8.66% | +2.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 17,790 | 2023 | +1.88% | -8.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 9,270 | 2023 | +5.08% | +4.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 7,510 | 2023 | -6.48% | -3.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 7,370 | 2023 | +11.69% | +1.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 3,310 | 2023 | -9.18% | +11.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 2,160 | 2023 | +53.81% | -6.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1,890 | 2023 | +21.09% | -5.11% | View data |
