In 2023, Germany led the European transport loaded containers and swap bodies market with a volume of 6.1856 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), representing a 3.88% year-on-year increase. Italy and Poland followed with 2.788 million and 2.045 million TEUs respectively, with Poland showing a significant growth of 12.08%. The Netherlands (1.489 million TEUs) and the Czech Republic (1.3925 million TEUs) also contributed notably, though the Czech Republic saw a slight decline of -1.09%. The United Kingdom and Spain experienced modest growths of 1.06% and 2.21% respectively. Noteworthy declines were seen in Greece (-17.77%) and Ireland (-13.61%), while Bulgaria showed the highest increase at 43.58%.
Future trends to watch for include:
• Poland and Lithuania are expected to continue their strong growth trajectories, driven by increased industrial production.
• Germany will likely maintain its leadership due to its central geographical position and robust infrastructure.
• Countries with declining trends such as Greece and Romania may see recovery efforts or policy interventions.
• The growth of digital logistics and green transport initiatives can significantly influence the market dynamics.
Top countries in Transport Loaded Containers and Swap Bodies Transported by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 6,185,600 | 2023 | +3.09% | +3.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 2,788,000 | 2023 | -0.91% | +2.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 2,045,000 | 2023 | +17.08% | +12.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 1,489,000 | 2023 | +0.35% | +1.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 1,392,500 | 2023 | +5.41% | -1.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 1,113,600 | 2023 | +1.87% | +1.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 856,820 | 2023 | -5.44% | +2.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 455,210 | 2023 | -17.86% | -5.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 451,940 | 2023 | +1.88% | +1.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 441,480 | 2023 | +2.18% | +4.01% | View data |
