In 2023, Germany led the European railway transport of substances liable to spontaneous combustion with 65.62 thousand metric tons, followed by Latvia and Poland. Germany saw a slight decrease of 0.23%, while Latvia and Poland experienced notable growth with increases of 10.44% and 8.05% respectively. Significant growth was also observed in Romania at 12.56% and Slovakia at 29.67%. Austria, Hungary, and Croatia faced declines, with Croatia showing a sharp fall of 35.16%. Over the past five years, a mixed trend is observed with substantial changes across countries.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements enhancing safety and efficiency, regulatory changes affecting transport protocols, and increased competition from other transport modes potentially influencing railway transport volumes in Europe.
Top countries in Railway Transport Volume of Substances Liable to Spontaneous Combustion Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 65.62 | 2023 | +6.38% | -0.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 13.25 | 2023 | +13.27% | +10.44% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 12.43 | 2023 | +71.13% | +8.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 2.86 | 2023 | +8.39% | +12.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 1.94 | 2023 | +10.68% | +2.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 1.5 | 2023 | +1370% | +29.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 1.01 | 2023 | -9.23% | -6.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 0.39 | 2023 | +27.78% | -3.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.34 | 2023 | -13.04% | +3.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 0.27 | 2023 | -15.79% | -2.33% | View data |
