In 2023, Sweden led European national annual road freight transport of wood and related products with a notable growth of 3.22%. Finland also experienced similar growth of 3.44%, while Latvia saw an increase of 5.83%. Notable decline was observed in Austria at -10.94% and Denmark at -17.03%, amidst a mixed regional performance. Poland, a key player, saw a slight decline of -0.89%. Luxembourg, despite its small contribution, recorded a significant increase of 10.8%.
Looking forward, continued advancements in sustainable practices and potential increases in demand for eco-friendly packaging materials could impact this sector. Monitoring environmental regulations and technological innovations is crucial for future trends.
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 Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 27.29 | 2023 | +0.51% | +3.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 24.39 | 2023 | +9.56% | -0.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 9.97 | 2023 | +3.56% | +3.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 6.84 | 2023 | +7.54% | +3.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 5.49 | 2023 | +3.84% | +3.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 5.21 | 2023 | -0.24% | -10.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 5.17 | 2023 | +26.68% | +5.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 4.17 | 2023 | -1.03% | -6.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 2.5 | 2022 | +20.97% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 2.46 | 2023 | -20.3% | +3.78% | View data |
