In 2023, the Netherlands led European national road freight transport of textiles and leather from urban zones with 2.19 million metric tons. Sweden followed at 0.828, while the Czech Republic stood at 0.364. Over the last year, the Czech Republic saw a 2.71% increase, Lithuania a substantial 18.35% rise, and Hungary a 16.47% growth. Conversely, Finland contracted by 18.36%, and Norway by 30.9%. These shifts signal evolving dynamics in urban freight transport across Europe.
Future trends might witness digitalization shaping freight efficiencies, and sustainability practices likely impacting transportation. Urbanization could drive increased freight activities in key European regions.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Textiles, Textile Products, Leather and Leather Products Loaded in Predominantly Urban Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 2,190 | 2022 | +1.82% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 828 | 2023 | -27.56% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 364 | 2023 | +11.49% | +2.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 280 | 2022 | +7.28% | +3.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 255 | 2023 | +37.5% | -0.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 115 | 2023 | +187.5% | -18.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 75 | 2023 | -22.68% | -2.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 65 | 2023 | -40.91% | +18.35% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 47 | 2023 | +2.17% | -3.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 43 | 2023 | -57.84% | -6.6% | View data |
