In 2023, Poland leads the European road freight volume for the collection of non-hazardous waste with substantial growth of 5.09%, reaching 36.44 million vehicle-kilometers. The Czech Republic and Sweden also show positive trends, with year-on-year increases of 2.52% and 0.46%, respectively. Conversely, France faced a significant decline of 10.48%. Other notable trends include Greece's impressive growth of 35.1% and Latvia's 12.89% increase. Meanwhile, Luxembourg experienced a drastic drop with a 100% decrease.
Future trends to watch include the strategic shifts towards sustainability and efficiency in waste collection. Poland may continue to leverage its scale, while smaller countries like Greece and Latvia could capitalize on emerging technologies to maintain their growth trajectory. Environmental regulations and evolving EU policies may also drive trends across the industry.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Collection of Non-hazardous Waste Sector Share by Country (Million Vehicle-Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 36.44 | 2023 | +3.31% | +5.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 13.7 | 2023 | +54.1% | +2.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 12.83 | 2023 | +39.68% | +0.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 6.71 | 2023 | 0% | -10.48% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 5.98 | 2023 | +10.81% | +2.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.39 | 2023 | -2.63% | +4.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 4.23 | 2023 | +3.57% | +3.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 4.23 | 2023 | +38.1% | -1.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2.62 | 2023 | +5.88% | +35.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 1.6 | 2023 | +22.22% | +12.89% | View data |
