In 2023, Germany led European national road freight volumes for mining and quarrying products with 23.09 million tonne kilometers, followed by Poland (12.02) and France (9.69). Germany's volume rose by 2.24%, while Poland saw a 1.93% increase. Conversely, France experienced a decline of 2.89%, with the UK and Spain also contracting by 2.01% and 4.81%, respectively. Notably, Finland had significant growth with an 11.46% increase, while Hungary and Montenegro faced considerable decreases of 18.46% and 18.29%, respectively, in their freight volumes.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts due to evolving environmental regulations and increased investments in green technology. Countries like Finland and Romania, having shown significant annual growth, might continue expanding their freight activities. Concurrently, nations with declining metrics, such as Greece and Hungary, may experience ongoing challenges unless addressed strategically. Watch for market adaptations to technological advancements and regulatory changes affecting freight dynamics.
Top countries in National Road Freight Volume of Metal Ores, Peat, Uranium, Thorium and Other Mining and Quarrying Products Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.09 | 2023 | +2.25% | +2.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 12.02 | 2023 | +1.09% | +1.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 9.69 | 2023 | -2.07% | -2.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 9.14 | 2023 | -0.24% | -2.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.01 | 2023 | -8.35% | -4.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.38 | 2023 | -0.52% | +0.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 4.97 | 2023 | +4.92% | +6.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 4.23 | 2023 | +3.32% | +0.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 3.4 | 2023 | +3.59% | +3.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 2.92 | 2023 | +14.61% | +11.46% | View data |
