EU road freight rises 0.6% in 2024, led by Poland
In 2024, EU road freight transport maintained stability, recording a total of 1,869 billion tonne-kilometres, a 0.6% increase from the previous year. Poland topped the EU list with 368 billion tonne-kilometres, contributing nearly 20% to the total. Germany followed with 281 billion (15%), then Spain at 272 billion (15%).
France and Italy accounted for 174 billion (9%) and 153 billion (8%), respectively. These five nations comprised 67% of EU road freight. Smaller economies like Czechia marked 70 billion, while Romania, Lithuania, and the Netherlands recorded 67 billion, 66 billion, and 63 billion, respectively.
Data originates from Eurostat's release on road freight transport statistics. The insights provided include aspects from a detailed Statistics Explained article on this topic.
In product transport groups for 2024, the leading categories mirrored those of 2023, indicating stable demand within supply chains including food, agriculture, and chemicals. Food products, beverages, and tobacco led with 312 billion tonne-kilometres. Grouped goods followed with 237 billion tonne-kilometres.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing products ranked third at 208 billion tonne-kilometres.
Non-metallic mineral products, metal ores, and chemicals recorded 137 billion, 132 billion, and 116 billion tonne-kilometres, respectively.