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Freight Road Transport in Spain - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

ES-H4923 April 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€40.8bn

2019-2024 0.1 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

293k

2019-2024 2.0 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

151k

2019-2024 7.9 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Freight Road Transport in Spain market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in Spain compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data Spain

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#6 In Europe
Business
#2 In Europe
Employees
#7 In Europe
Wages
#6 In Europe

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The Freight Road Transport industry operates the most extensive transport network of all freight modes, providing much-needed flexibility and the convenience of door-to-door haulage. The industry has historically offered faster and more reliable delivery times and less damage to goods than other freight methods, making it popular. According to Eurostat, over the past decade, road freight transport has outpaced rail freight transport in the EU, Europe’s second most popular mode of transportation. Yet, low barriers to entry have reduced the market share concentration and created a more fragmented industry, with enterprise numbers increasing over the past decade. Digitisation has proven to be a significant game changer, boosting efficiency and increasing customer satisfaction.

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Biggest companies in the Freight Road Transport in Spain

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
XPO Logistics, Inc.
7,831.8
1,516.3
19.4

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Freight Road Transport industry in Spain in 2024?

The market size of the Freight Road Transport industry in Spain is €40.8bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Freight Road Transport in Spain industry in 2024?

There are 151k businesses in the Freight Road Transport industry in Spain, which has grown at a CAGR of 7.9 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Freight Road Transport industry in Spain grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Freight Road Transport industry in Spain has been growing at a CAGR of 0.1 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Freight Road Transport industry in Spain over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Freight Road Transport industry in Spain is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Freight Road Transport market in Spain?

The biggest company operating in the Freight Road Transport market in Spain is XPO Logistics, Inc.

What does the Freight Road Transport in Spain include?

National transport and International loaded and unloaded transport are part of the Freight Road Transport industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Freight Road Transport in Spain?

The company holding the most market share in Spain is XPO Logistics, Inc..

How competitive is the Freight Road Transport industry in Spain?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Freight Road Transport industry in Spain.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Companies in this industry transport freight by road. The industry includes haulage of goods in bulk, including food products, beverages and tobacco, timber, automobiles, refrigerated goods, heavy machinery, liquids and waste materials.

Related Terms

FREIGHT VOLUMESHAULAGELESS-THAN-TRUCKLOAD (LTL)FULL TRUCKLOAD (FTL)CROSS-TRADE TRANSPORTCABOTAGE

What's included in this industry?

National transportInternational loaded and unloaded transportCross trade transport and cabotage

Companies

XPO Logistics, Inc.

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

4923 - Freight transport by road in Spain

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Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue Growth
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue
  • Employees
  • Business
  • Profit
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Freight Road Transport in Spain industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Freight Road Transport in Spain industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Freight Road Transport in Spain industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Freight Road Transport in Spain industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

International loaded and unloaded freight transport rebounds from 2020 lows. After dropping considerably over 2020 amid stringent pandemic restrictions, international transport picked up, taking market share away from national transport over 2022 and 2023.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Freight Road Transport in Spain industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Freight Road Transport in Spain industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Freight Road Transport in Spain industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Total Imports into Spain
  • Total Exports into Spain
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Economies of scope and large contracts impact concentration. Larger companies have the resources and capabilities to offer more services and can better negotiate and win lucrative contracts. Yet, the industry still comprises thousands of small and medium-size businesses operating regionally.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
  • Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
  • Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis

What regions are businesses in the Freight Road Transport in Spain located?

Companies

Data Tables

Top 1 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit margin (2024)

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Lorry drivers must comply with EU Regulation 561/2006. This regulation lays down rules on driving times, breaks and rest periods for drivers of lorries, coaches and buses to improve working conditions and road safety. Increasingly stringent emission regulations will impact diesel vehicles.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Freight Road Transport in Spain industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Volatile fuel prices cause purchase costs to soar. Over 2022, the world price of crude oil jumped by almost 40%, pushing up fuel prices and purchase costs. Some companies charge their clients input costs and an additional management fee to protect profitability.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Freight Road Transport in Spain industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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