In 2024, Austria leads European countries with 13.57 million metric tons of wood and paper products transported by road and unloaded in mountain regions. Germany follows with 9.36 million metric tons, showcasing a considerable gap between these two leading countries. Romania has maintained a slight positive growth in 2023, while Poland saw a significant increase of 11.65%. Czech Republic also exhibited growth, contrasting with declines in Austria, Slovakia, and Belgium, which faced reductions of over 6%.
Future trends indicate potential growth in road freight transport volumes for Poland as emerging demand drivers and industrial expansions continue to strengthen. Monitoring economic shifts, environmental policies, and technological advancements in logistics will be crucial for understanding regional dynamics in mountain areas.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Products of Wood, Cork, Straw, Plaiting, Pulp and Paper, Printed Matter and Recorded Media Unloaded in Mountain Regions by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Austria | 13,570 | 2023 | -1.19% | -8.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 9,360 | 2022 | -10.07% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 5,190 | 2023 | -6.23% | +0.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 2,850 | 2023 | +9.36% | +11.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 1,590 | 2022 | +206.77% | +51.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 1,580 | 2023 | -7.54% | +5.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 1,280 | 2023 | +30.37% | -6.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 721 | 2022 | +8.91% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 79 | 2023 | +54.9% | -7.4% | View data |
