In 2023, Germany led European countries with the highest road freight volume of dangerous goods, closely followed by Spain and France. Notably, Poland and the Czech Republic showed significant year-on-year growth, indicating increased transport activity. Conversely, countries like the UK and Greece experienced declines in their volumes. Variations were mixed across Europe, with several countries maintaining stability or slight growth while others recorded decreases. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years indicates positively for countries like Poland, Czech Republic, and Belgium, while others faced negative growth trends.
Future trends to watch include the impact of increased environmental regulations potentially reshaping transportation logistics within Europe, adapting technologies for safer transit of dangerous goods, and ongoing geopolitical factors influencing trade routes and demand. The growing focus on sustainability may also drive innovation in transport methods and routing for dangerous goods.
Top countries in National Road Freight Volume of Dangerous Goods Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 16.63 | 2023 | +0.065% | -0.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 14.72 | 2023 | -0.74% | -2.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 13.62 | 2023 | +0.89% | +0.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 12.85 | 2023 | -0.68% | +1.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 9.57 | 2023 | +5.56% | +8.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 8.52 | 2023 | -3.63% | -4.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 3.22 | 2023 | 0% | +3.35% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3.13 | 2023 | +3.92% | +7.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 2.64 | 2023 | +2.97% | +11.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 2.23 | 2023 | -0.69% | +1% | View data |
