Germany had the highest number of rail containers in 2024 with 7.9265 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), followed by Italy and Poland with 2.7026 million and 2.5227 million TEUs respectively. Belgium, with 1.461 million TEUs, and the Netherlands, with 1.9087 million TEUs, also had significant numbers. The smallest figures were recorded for Kazakhstan (0.00144 million TEUs) and Moldova (0.000096 million TEUs).
Recent trends indicate various growth rates across countries in 2023. Germany grew by 3.49%, Italy by 1.85%, and Poland saw a significant increase of 7.38%. Belarus and Croatia exhibited strong growth, with 13.38% and 13.53%, respectively. Notably, Luxembourg and Azerbaijan had the highest growth rates at 19.22% and 19.64%. On the other hand, Finland and Ireland experienced declines in their rail container numbers, at 8.19% and 11.05% respectively.
Future trends to watch include the potential increase in rail container numbers in rapidly growing regions like Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, and Belarus due to their substantial year-on-year growth rates. Additionally, investments in railway infrastructure and economic conditions in these regions could further influence container volumes.
Top countries in Number of Rail Containers by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 7,926,500 | 2023 | +2.31% | +3.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 2,702,600 | 2023 | -3.94% | +1.85% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 2,522,700 | 2023 | +4.99% | +7.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 2,140,900 | 2023 | +2.31% | +3.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 1,908,700 | 2023 | +1.36% | +2.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 1,693,900 | 2023 | +1.44% | -1.24% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belarus | 1,461,000 | 2023 | +12.05% | +13.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 731,220 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 625,300 | 2023 | -10.38% | -1.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 497,660 | 2023 | +0.7% | +2.55% | View data |