In 2024, Estonia leads the European railway transport of oxidizing substances at 19.31k metric tons, despite a 23.42% drop from 2023, followed by France and Poland. Noteworthy changes from 2023 include Hungary's 12.14% growth and Romania's 74.11% surge, reflecting a significant market shift. Estonia, Latvia, and Italy faced the largest declines, with Estonia and Latvia experiencing reductions over 20%. Meanwhile, Germany and Sweden remained relatively stable. Over the past five years, growth has been modest, with market fluctuations influenced by economic and geopolitical factors.
Future trends to watch include expansion in Eastern European markets and potential disruptions from environmental regulations impacting volume and distribution in the railway transport sector.
Top countries in Railway Transport Volume of Oxidising Substances Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Estonia | 19.31 | 2023 | +147.53% | -23.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 14.89 | 2023 | -5.74% | -8.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 11.49 | 2023 | +3.08% | -2.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 11.47 | 2023 | -1.65% | -1.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 11.32 | 2023 | +7.1% | -2.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 7.69 | 2023 | -31.88% | -8.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 5.06 | 2023 | +38.01% | -27.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.34 | 2023 | -2.68% | -1.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 2.23 | 2023 | +0.97% | -5.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 2.1 | 2023 | +3.16% | -2.64% | View data |
