The rail container transport volume in Spain has shown fluctuations over the past decade. In 2023, the volume stood at 6.45 million metric tons. The year-on-year variation for the previous two years reflects a stable yet slow growth; with an increase of 0.73% in 2023 and 0.76% in 2022. Over the last five years, from 2018 to 2023, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has averaged 2.62%.
Post-2024 forecasts suggest a modest upward trend, projecting a CAGR of 0.59% over the next five years, reaching an estimated 6.7 million metric tons by 2028. The expected five-year growth rate indicates an overall increase of 2.98% from 2024 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of technological advancements in rail transport efficiency.
- Changes in government policies and investments in rail infrastructure.
- Potential shifts in global trade dynamics affecting container volumes.