In 2023, Spain led the European gross weight of outwards seaborne goods with a slight growth of 0.96%, followed by the Netherlands and Italy, which saw a minor decrease in volume. Norway experienced a significant boost of 11.68%, contrasting with the substantial declines in Estonia and Germany. Noteworthy performances include strong gains in Iceland, Bulgaria, and Croatia, while Ireland and Poland also noted moderate improvements. Conversely, the United Kingdom, France, and Lithuania faced declines.
In 2024 and beyond, monitoring the impact of global trade policies, economic recovery, and technological advances in seaport operations will be crucial in forecasting the evolution of seaborne goods volume.
Top countries in Gross Weight of Outwards Seaborne Goods Handled by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 201,990 | 2023 | +2.03% | +0.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 199,260 | 2023 | +0.7% | +0.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 183,780 | 2023 | +1.23% | -0.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 165,580 | 2023 | +5.56% | +11.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 160,870 | 2023 | -1.54% | -1.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 139,210 | 2023 | +2.04% | +2.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 121,090 | 2023 | -0.4% | -2.89% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Antwerpen | 113,680 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 France | 88,730 | 2023 | -0.31% | -1.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 86,300 | 2023 | +2.74% | -0.45% | View data |
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