The Czech Republic Road Freight Transport Market size is estimated at 6.39 billion USD in 2025, and is expected to reach 7.45 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.12% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
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The Czech Republic's automotive production hit a record high in H1 2024, driving the demand for road freight transport
- The Czech Republic plays a significant role in the automotive industry, which is the country's largest industrial sector, contributing over 9% to GDP, 26% to manufacturing, and 24% to exports. In the first half of 2024, the Czech Republic produced a record 774,310 passenger cars, marking a 4.9% YoY increase. Škoda Auto led production with 473,582 cars (up 2% YoY), while Hyundai Motor Company's Nošovice plant saw a slight decline of 0.6% YoY to 175,950 vehicles. In contrast, Toyota Motor Corporation's Kolín plant experienced a significant increase of 28.6% YoY, producing 124,778 cars. The rise in automotive manufacturing drove demand for components and materials and fueled the need for road freight transport.
- Online shopping in the Czech Republic has grown significantly, with 72.5% of internet users shopping online by 2023, up from 31.8% in 2015. While 86% of the population has internet access, the Czech online shopping rate remains slightly below the European average of 75%. However, e-commerce in the Czech Republic is expected to grow significantly, with online sales projected to reach up to 25% of total retail by 2030. This growth is expected to boost the road freight transport market.
Czech Republic Road Freight Transport Market Trends
Government-led infrastructure development plans and private players' warehouse constructions are bolstering GDP growth since 2023
- In June 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Czech Ministry of Finance finalized a USD 580.69 million loan agreement to enhance major railway projects in the Czech Republic. This financing is part of a larger USD 2.17 billion operation by the EIB. The initiative aims to increase the capacity of the Czech railway network for freight and passenger transport, prioritizing safety and comfort. The upgrades will benefit railway lines nationwide, strengthen the trans-European transport network (TEN-T), and facilitate the implementation of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), boosting the GDP contribution from the transport and storage sector.
- The Czech Republic is set to kick off construction on its long-anticipated high-speed railway line in 2025. The inaugural segment will connect Brno to Přerov. In 2026, attention will shift to the stretch linking Brno and Břeclav, followed by the Moravská brána section, which is slated to commence by 2028 at the latest. Sections leading to Prague are projected to start around 2030. To speed up the process, a new system has been introduced where the pay of Railway Administration officials is linked to how quickly they start building the high-speed line.
A fall in fuel prices witnessed in 2024 in the Czech Republic in comparison to other Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) countries
- In August 2024, fuel prices in the Czech Republic fell to their lowest since February, with gasoline costing between 1.56 USD/liter and 1.69 USD/liter and diesel being even cheaper. As a result, Polish drivers are traveling to the Czech Republic to fill up, benefiting from the lower prices. For instance, gas stations in Poland, like those in Chałupki near Ostrava, now charge about 0.138 USD/liter more than in the Czech Republic. As a result, Czech vehicles are no longer seen at Polish gas stations, while Polish-registered vehicles are now frequently spotted at gas stations near the Czech border.
- The Czech Republic, a close ally of Ukraine, has allowed its oil refineries to make over a billion euros in extra profits by buying discounted Russian fuel, even though other options have been available for a while. After Russia invaded Ukraine, the European Union exempted the Czech Republic from its ban on Russian oil to help landlocked countries like Hungary and Slovakia find new fuel sources. Looking ahead, gasoline prices in the Czech Republic are expected to be around 1.84 USD/liter in 2025 and 1.93 USD/liter in 2026.
Czech Republic Road Freight Transport Industry Overview
The Czech Republic Road Freight Transport Market is fragmented, with the major five players in this market being DACHSER, Deutsche Bahn AG (including DB Schenker), DSV A/S (De Sammensluttede Vognmænd af Air and Sea), Geis Group (including Geis CZ sro) and Raben Group (sorted alphabetically).Additional Benefits:
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Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS2 REPORT OFFERS7 KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR ROAD FREIGHT CEOS
3 INTRODUCTION
4 KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
5 MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)
6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
8 APPENDIX
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- AGROFERT AS (including Logistics Solutions AS)
- Broekman Logistics
- CMA CGM Group (including CEVA Logistics)
- DACHSER
- Deutsche Bahn AG (including DB Schenker)
- DSV A/S (De Sammensluttede Vognmænd af Air and Sea)
- Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
- Gebrüder Weiss
- Geis Group (including Geis CZ sro)
- Girteka
- Groupe Charles André
- HOPI Holding AS
- IHL Transport, sro
- KOTRLA AS
- Lorenc Logistic, sro
- MOSS logistics sro
- OK Trans Praha spol. sro
- Raben Group
- Seacon Logistics
- Smidl sro (including NIKA Logistics AS)
- STPA CZ sro
- Unterer Logistics
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