The European inland freight water transport sector exhibits significant variance across countries. In 2023, Germany led the market with a turnover of 1.52 billion Euros, marking a 0.39% increase year-on-year. France, which had a turnover of 0.3814 billion Euros in 2023, experienced a decline of 0.81%. Despite smaller overall turnovers, countries like Serbia and Slovakia showed robust growth rates of 5.66% and 7.42%, respectively. Greece experienced remarkable growth, skyrocketing by 126.76% to 0.1259 billion Euros. On the other hand, Poland saw a significant decline of 9.55%.
Key trends to watch for in the future include:
- The potential for increased turnover in emerging markets such as Greece and Bosnia and Herzegovina, driven by infrastructure improvements and economic stability.
- The need for traditional market leaders like Germany and France to innovate and improve efficiencies to maintain their market positions.
- The influence of environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives on the future dynamics of inland water freight transport across Europe.
Top countries in Turnover of Inland Freight Water Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,520 | 2023 | -1.93% | +0.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 381.4 | 2023 | -0.18% | -0.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 212.7 | 2023 | +0.66% | +3.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 128.1 | 2023 | +4.15% | +5.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Switzerland | 126.6 | 2023 | +3.09% | +3.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 125.9 | 2023 | +30.87% | +126.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 108.3 | 2023 | +3.14% | +0.093% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 107 | 2023 | -0.28% | -5.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 75.8 | 2023 | +2.57% | +7.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 50.2 | 2023 | +6.36% | -0.47% | View data |
