In 2023, Sweden and Latvia saw notable increases in road freight transport for wood products with 3.22% and 5.83% growth, respectively. Conversely, Austria and Denmark experienced significant declines of -10.94% and -17.03%. Poland and the Czech Republic also faced reductions of -0.89% and -6.45%. Countries like Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, and Lithuania saw positive growth. Strong growth in Luxembourg at 10.8% may indicate a smaller, yet dynamically growing market.
Looking to the future, increased demand for sustainable and recycled materials, coupled with shifting manufacturing bases within Europe, could influence transport volumes. The push towards digitalization and automation in logistics could further reshape transport efficiency and dynamics in the coming years. Monitoring economic recovery and the impact of regulatory changes on cross-border trade will be crucial for forecasting trends in this sector.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Products of Wood, Cork, Straw, Plaiting, Pulp and Paper, Printed Matter and Recorded Media Loaded in Intermediate Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 23,950 | 2023 | +0.51% | +3.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 21,400 | 2023 | +9.56% | -0.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 8,750 | 2023 | +3.56% | +3.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 6,010 | 2023 | +7.54% | +3.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 4,820 | 2023 | +3.84% | +3.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 4,570 | 2023 | -0.24% | -10.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 4,540 | 2023 | +26.68% | +5.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3,660 | 2023 | -1.03% | -6.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 2,190 | 2022 | +20.97% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 2,160 | 2023 | -20.3% | +3.78% | View data |
