The European railway transport volume for equipment and material used in goods transportation in 2023 demonstrates notable disparities among countries. Germany leads with a significant share of 52.5 million tonne kilometers, showing a moderate increase of 7.22% year-on-year. In contrast, countries like Portugal and Norway experienced substantial increases, with growth rates of 93.32% and 48.96%, respectively. Spain also saw robust growth at 27.01%. Conversely, Hungary saw a steep decline of 30.12%, while Slovenia, Denmark, and Slovakia faced minor reductions in volume.
Future trends may include:
- The expansion of rail infrastructure and improvements in cross-border connectivity, particularly impacting smaller economies.
- Increased focus on sustainable transportation, likely enhancing the railway sector's share in the European goods transport market.
- Evolving economic conditions and trade relations affecting regional and intra-European goods movement.
Top countries in Railway Transport Volume of Equipment and Material Utilized in Good Transport Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 52.5 | 2023 | +8.36% | +7.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 8.4 | 2023 | +9.94% | +5.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 6.56 | 2023 | -29.29% | +15.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 6.29 | 2023 | +10.78% | +1.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 5.2 | 2023 | +4.18% | +6.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.25 | 2023 | +151.45% | +27.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 3.92 | 2023 | +0.63% | +7.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 3.18 | 2023 | -0.38% | -1.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Macedonia | 1.98 | 2023 | +4.52% | +6.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1.65 | 2023 | +6.3% | +1.71% | View data |
