Germany holds the largest share among European countries for outgoing international transportation of loaded and empty containers and swap bodies, although it saw only a slight growth of 1.56% in 2023. The Netherlands and Poland experienced significant increases of 2.65% and 13.55% respectively, highlighting robust growth. Conversely, Greece, Sweden, and the United Kingdom faced notable declines, with Greece and Sweden witnessing contractions of 10.64% and 10.37%, while the UK saw a steep drop of 27.7%. Bulgaria and Denmark emerged with the highest year-on-year improvements at 17.7% and 19.78% respectively, indicating strong potential in these markets.
Looking ahead to the future, key trends to watch include the continued rise of Poland as a pivotal logistics hub in Europe and the potential recovery in Sweden and Greece following significant contractions. Furthermore, technological advancements and environmental regulations could influence European transport patterns, driving shifts towards more sustainable solutions and possibly reshaping market dynamics in the mid to long term.
Top countries in Outgoing International Transport Loaded and Empty Containers and Swap Bodies Transported Share by Country (Units)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.54 | 2023 | +1.99% | +1.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 15.51 | 2023 | -4.88% | -0.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 13.68 | 2023 | -1.74% | +2.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 12.24 | 2023 | +6.33% | +0.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 8.72 | 2023 | -15.23% | +13.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 5.32 | 2023 | +7.16% | +2.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 5.1 | 2023 | +714.81% | -10.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 3.92 | 2023 | -4.46% | -4.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 3.77 | 2023 | +5.55% | -2.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 2.5 | 2023 | +5.09% | +5.15% | View data |
