In 2023, Germany led European road freight transport in predominantly rural regions with 217.45 million metric tons of metal ores, peat, uranium, thorium, and quarrying products, despite a slight decrease of 1.36% from the previous year. Poland and France followed, with Poland experiencing a 3.95% increase and France a 4.13% decline. Notably, Bulgaria saw a significant 24.18% surge in transport volume. Over the last five years, countries have shown variable growth rates, with some like Romania and Sweden on an upward trend.
Future trends to watch include the impact of sustainability initiatives and technological advancements on transport efficiency. Increasing emphasis on reducing carbon footprints may shift focus to more sustainable transport modes, while technological developments could optimize routes and loads, reducing costs and environmental impact.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Metal Ores, Peat, Uranium, Thorium and Other Mining and Quarrying Products Unloaded in Predominantly Rural Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 217,450 | 2023 | -0.71% | -1.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 151,750 | 2023 | +1.76% | +3.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 113,140 | 2023 | +0.7% | -4.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 81,570 | 2023 | +7.61% | -0.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 54,430 | 2023 | -7.78% | +5.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 45,650 | 2023 | +19.6% | -0.72% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 36,280 | 2023 | +7.19% | -0.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 23,370 | 2023 | -6.89% | +0.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 23,020 | 2023 | +27.58% | +24.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 21,980 | 2023 | +4.26% | +5.87% | View data |
