In 2023, Spain led the European road freight volume for the waste and scrap wholesale sector with a value of 1.14 million journeys, though it faced a notable year-on-year decline of 6.41%. Poland followed with 0.571 million journeys, also experiencing a significant decrease of 7.58%. Austria showed resilience with a slight increase in freight activity at 0.61%, while countries like Greece and Portugal faced sharp declines of over 11%. Meanwhile, Croatia experienced a remarkable growth rate of 22.42%, indicating an expanding waste and scrap sector.
Future trends to watch include increased regulatory pressures for sustainable practices in waste management that may push for more efficient and environmentally friendly freight solutions. Technological advancements in logistics and recycling practices could improve efficiency, and shifts in market demand due to environmental concerns may transform the sector's geographical activity distribution.
Top countries in Road Freight Volume of Waste and Scrap Wholesale Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Journeys) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 1,140 | 2023 | +10.92% | -6.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 571 | 2023 | -10.22% | -7.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 232 | 2023 | -0.43% | +0.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 208 | 2023 | +1.96% | -2.08% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 108 | 2023 | +120.41% | -11.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 99 | 2023 | -24.43% | +3.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 50 | 2023 | +8.7% | +0.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 42 | 2023 | -6.67% | -12.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 42 | 2023 | +5% | -12.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 32 | 2023 | +39.13% | -17.36% | View data |
