In 2023, the leading country for rail freight volume unloaded nationally was Russia with 98.13 billion tonne kilometers, despite a slight decline (-0.66%). Ukraine saw a notable increase (1.49%), as did Italy (3.24%) and France (3.25%). In contrast, Latvia experienced a significant drop (-1.29%). Smaller countries in terms of volume, such as Switzerland (0.965) and Denmark (0.222), showed minor yet positive changes. Significant reliance on international rail freight remains in Central and Eastern Europe, demonstrating moderate year-on-year growth.
Future trends to watch include an increased focus on sustainability and innovation in rail freight, geopolitical impacts on volumes, and investments in infrastructure to mitigate logistical challenges. Additionally, evolving EU regulations and policies will likely influence growth dynamics across countries.
Top countries in International Rail Freight Volume Unloaded Nationally by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 98,130 | 2023 | -0.18% | -0.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 25,670 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 23,070 | 2023 | +0.24% | +0.067% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 14,150 | 2023 | -0.56% | -1.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 9,560 | 2023 | +2.25% | +1.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 8,710 | 2023 | +2.72% | +3.24% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 8,680 | 2023 | +0.98% | +0.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 5,890 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belarus | 5,480 | 2023 | +1.06% | +1.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 4,630 | 2023 | +2.73% | +2.79% | View data |
