Key Market Indicators
In 2023, Ukrainian shipping freight volume dropped to approximately 946 million tonne-kilometers, marking a significant decline of 24% from the previous year's 1,240 million tonne-kilometers. This downturn continues a long-term trend, with Ukrainian supply falling by an average of 9% annually since 1995. Ukraine secured the 9th position in global rankings for 2023, with Austria narrowly surpassing it, also reporting 946 million tonne-kilometers. Leading the rankings were the Netherlands, Germany, and Romania, occupying the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th spots respectively.