The 2023 data reveals Germany as the leader in annual road freight transport of secondary raw materials, municipal, and other wastes, despite a slight decline of 4.11%. Poland follows, exhibiting moderate growth of 2.2%. Italy, although substantial, experienced a slight reduction of 0.26%. Noteworthy is Austria's significant growth of 20.34%, an outlier amidst mostly stable or declining figures across Europe. Smaller nations such as Norway and Cyprus exhibited strong growth, with increases of 8.01% and 8.8%, respectively.
Future trends to monitor include the potential impact of environmental regulations and technological advancements on road freight transport across Europe. As sustainability becomes increasingly important, shifts toward more eco-friendly transport methods may influence long-term transformations in freight logistics and material management, particularly in leading countries like Germany and emerging ones like Austria.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Secondary Raw Materials, Municipal and Other Wastes Loaded in Non-Mountain Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 42.61 | 2023 | -4.97% | -4.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 20.6 | 2023 | +0.78% | +2.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 11.57 | 2023 | -0.23% | -0.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 6.42 | 2023 | +9.67% | -1.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 4.8 | 2023 | +31.92% | -3.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 4.52 | 2023 | -1.67% | -5.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 3.39 | 2023 | +9.35% | +20.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 3.37 | 2023 | +1.35% | +3.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 1.72 | 2023 | -4.64% | +4.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 1.1 | 2023 | +9.85% | +6.45% | View data |
