In 2023, Germany led European national annual road freight transport with a share of 30.97 thousand metric tons, followed by Poland (13.34) and France (10.34). Notable year-on-year growth was observed in Romania at 8.22%, while Greece experienced a significant decline of -10.93%. Over the five-year period, Germany, France, and Slovakia showed negative growth trends, whereas countries like Romania and Spain displayed resilience and growth in road freight transport. The complex road freight dynamics in Europe are influenced by factors such as regional economic activities, infrastructure development, and geo-political conditions.
Future trends to watch include the impact of European Green Deal regulations, the growing adoption of digital technologies in logistics, and the effects of post-Brexit agreements on freight movements, particularly concerning the United Kingdom. Additionally, economic shifts in Eastern Europe may boost their road freight transport shares significantly.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of All Types of Goods Loaded in Non-Coastal Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 30.97 | 2023 | -1.54% | -1.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 13.34 | 2023 | -0.081% | +1.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.34 | 2023 | -9.48% | -1.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 7.52 | 2023 | +0.88% | +2.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.53 | 2023 | -0.9% | +2.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 5.09 | 2023 | +2.79% | -0.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 4.38 | 2023 | +2.81% | +0.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 3.82 | 2023 | -0.42% | +0.79% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.3 | 2023 | +0.79% | +1.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2.96 | 2023 | -0.36% | +8.22% | View data |
