In 2023, Poland led the European railway transport volume of mining products with 66.71 million metric tons, followed by Germany with 48.19 million metric tons. Sweden exhibited the highest year-on-year growth at 2.86%, whereas Finland faced a significant decline of 23.5%. Other notable changes included Croatia's remarkable increase of 16.95% and France's substantial decrease of 14.89%. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate varied, with countries like Norway and Poland demonstrating stable growth, contrasting with declines in Austria and Finland.
Future trends in European railway transport volumes suggest a focus on sustainability and innovation in logistics solutions, offsetting potential declines. Particular attention should be on green initiatives and how environmental regulations might influence rail transport dynamics. Monitoring advancements in rail technology and infrastructure development is also crucial for predicting future volume changes.
Top countries in Railway Transport Volume of Metal Ores, Peat, Uranium, Thorium and Other Mining and Quarrying Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 66,710 | 2023 | +16.67% | +0.088% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 48,190 | 2023 | -8.55% | +0.066% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 32,100 | 2023 | +1.27% | +2.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 26,520 | 2023 | +9.34% | +0.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 12,840 | 2023 | +3.18% | -2.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 10,890 | 2023 | +2.98% | +4.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 10,470 | 2023 | +1.75% | -2.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 9,560 | 2023 | +11.89% | -0.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 8,580 | 2023 | +3.03% | -3.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 6,810 | 2023 | +48.94% | +0.17% | View data |
