The European Railway Transport Volume for Man-Made Fibers, Nuclear Fuel, Chemicals, Rubber, Plastic, and Chemical Products shows Germany leading with 20.2 thousand metric tons, despite a slight decline. Lithuania and Poland are growing steadily. Bulgaria achieved the highest year-on-year growth, while Norway and Slovenia experienced significant declines. Notable regressions are seen in Hungary and Latvia, with Luxembourg hitting zero due to a severe decrease. Growth hotspots include Estonia, the UK, and Italy, indicating regional pockets of increased volume.
Trend Watch for 2024 and beyond:
- Expect increased railway logistics efficiencies to foster growth in underperforming areas.
- Environmental regulations may impact rail transport strategies, especially in leading countries.
- The push toward sustainability could drive higher volumes of eco-friendly chemical products.
- Emerging technologies in the chemical and plastics industry could spur demand, influencing future transport volumes.
Top countries in Railway Transport Volume of Man-Made Fibers, Nuclear Fuel, Chemicals, Rubber, Plastic and Chemical Products Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.2 | 2023 | +0.24% | -2.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Lithuania | 15.21 | 2023 | +320.46% | +1.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 8.55 | 2023 | +0.7% | +2.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Estonia | 6.78 | 2023 | +208.9% | +4.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 5.52 | 2023 | +21.17% | +1.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 4.75 | 2023 | +1.66% | +0.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 4.3 | 2023 | +14.32% | -1.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 4.14 | 2023 | -11.59% | +18.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 4.11 | 2023 | +4.62% | +7.69% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 3.94 | 2023 | +3.67% | -0.21% | View data |
