The European International Rail Freight landscape in 2023 shows Russia leading with significant volume, though experiencing a slight decline. Near-term growth was most prominent in Italy and Romania, each with over 3% growth. Eastern European countries like Ukraine and Lithuania showed positive growth trends, while Latvia experienced a notable decrease. Western European nations, including Germany and France, demonstrated stability, and Poland reflected modest gains as well. Conversely, Croatia exhibited significant loss in freight volume.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in rail logistics, regulatory variations with a focus on sustainability, and geopolitical developments potentially impacting Eastern Europe's freight dynamics, particularly between Ukraine and Russia.
Top countries in International Rail Freight Volume Unloaded Nationally Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 42.94 | 2023 | -0.18% | -0.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 11.23 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 10.1 | 2023 | +0.24% | +0.067% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 6.19 | 2023 | -0.56% | -1.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 4.18 | 2023 | +2.25% | +1.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 3.81 | 2023 | +2.72% | +3.24% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3.8 | 2023 | +0.98% | +0.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.58 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belarus | 2.4 | 2023 | +1.06% | +1.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.02 | 2023 | +2.73% | +2.79% | View data |
