In 2024, Spain leads the European container ship market with 16.5 thousand gross tonnage, followed by Germany (12.52), the United Kingdom (11.19), and Italy (10.93). France (10.02), Belgium (9.22), and the Netherlands (8.48) also have significant shares. Smaller contributors include Malta (4.74), Greece (4.53), and Portugal (2.41), among others. Over the past year, France showed the highest growth at 3.09%, while Finland and Sweden experienced the biggest declines at 4.94% and 6.06%, respectively. Countries like Romania (8.62%) and Ireland (5.34%) saw notable positive variations, signaling potential emerging growth.
Future trends to watch for in this sector include:
- Spain's potential to maintain its leadership.
- France and Poland's continued upward trend suggesting increased market share.
- Possible recovery for countries with declining shares, such as Sweden and Portugal.
- Emerging markets like Romania, which could play a larger role in the future based on recent strong growth.
- Technological advancements and environmental regulations impacting fleet renewals and efficiency across Europe.
Top countries in Number of Container Ships Share by Country (Thousand Gross Tonnage)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 16.5 | 2023 | +4.32% | -0.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 12.52 | 2023 | +3.64% | -2.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 11.19 | 2023 | +1.82% | +0.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 10.93 | 2023 | -3.19% | -3.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 10.02 | 2023 | +8.27% | +3.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 9.22 | 2023 | +2.68% | +1.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 8.48 | 2023 | +5.88% | -1.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Malta | 4.74 | 2023 | +2.83% | -3.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 4.53 | 2023 | -3.44% | -1.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2.41 | 2023 | -7.91% | -5.4% | View data |
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