In 2023, Germany led the European railway transport volume in secondary raw materials and waste with 25.18 million tonne kilometers but saw a slight decrease of 1.39% from the previous year. Austria and Sweden followed, both experiencing declines, notably Austria at 3.33%. Conversely, the United Kingdom showed growth at 3.92%, while Hungary had a significant 16.32% increase. Poland and Bulgaria faced the sharpest declines at 6.07% and 7.57% respectively. Over a five-year period, several countries exhibited fluctuating performances, hinting at varied national strategies and infrastructure capabilities.
Looking ahead, trends to monitor include sustainable logistics solutions like electrification and automation in the railway sector. Additionally, policies aiming at enhancing circular economies might influence transport volumes of secondary raw materials across European nations.
Top countries in Railway Transport Volume of Secondary Raw Materials, Municipal and Other Wastes Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 25.18 | 2023 | -14.48% | -1.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 15.61 | 2023 | +2.47% | -3.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 9.24 | 2023 | -0.78% | -0.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 9.2 | 2023 | +3.26% | +3.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 7.68 | 2023 | -17.56% | -6.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 5.41 | 2023 | -6.29% | +0.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 5.29 | 2023 | -5.21% | +0.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 3.38 | 2023 | +25.11% | -3.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 2.87 | 2023 | +0.42% | +4.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 2.77 | 2023 | -0.38% | -4.53% | View data |
