In 2023, Spain led the European road freight volume in the fruit and vegetables wholesale sector despite a slight decline of 1.93%. Poland experienced significant growth with a 9.88% increase. Conversely, Greece and Austria saw declines of 4.22% and 3.61%, respectively. A notable contraction occurred in Portugal with a 15.07% decrease, while Latvia exhibited a remarkable increase of 24.57%. France experienced the steepest decline at 55.02%, whereas countries like Slovenia registered an 11.84% growth.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential recovery in countries with large declines like France and Portugal.
- The sustainability of growth in Latvia and Poland as they increasingly gain market share.
- Impact of economic recovery strategies on countries with severe declines in freight volume.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Fruit and Vegetables Wholesale Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Journeys))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 43.68 | 2023 | +29.54% | -1.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 30.51 | 2023 | +2.06% | +9.88% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 8.85 | 2023 | +502.04% | -4.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 3.12 | 2023 | 0% | -3.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 2.85 | 2023 | +82.69% | -15.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 2.73 | 2023 | -44.51% | -5.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 2.1 | 2023 | -2.78% | -17.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 1.14 | 2023 | +533.33% | -19.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 1.08 | 2023 | +20% | +0.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 0.72 | 2023 | 0% | +24.57% | View data |
