In 2023, European sea container transport volume had Spain leading with 36.74 thousand metric tons, followed by the Netherlands at 24.75, the United Kingdom at 10.91, and France at 10.11. Spain and the Netherlands experienced moderate growth at 2.41% and 2.29% respectively, while the United Kingdom showed a decline of 1.41%. France grew slightly by 1.34%, and Greece saw a notable decline of 3.9%. Other countries like Portugal, Ireland, and Iceland showed minor changes, with Norway having a higher growth rate of 2.98%. Romania and Bulgaria showed slight positive year-on-year growth.
Looking forward, attention should be given to the recovery and expansion capacities of Greece and the UK, as well as continued observation of the Netherlands, which remains crucial due to its pivotal role in European logistics. Technological advancements and infrastructure developments across Europe will be key factors affecting future performances of countries in sea container transportation shares.
Top countries in Sea Container Transport Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 36.74 | 2023 | +2.33% | +2.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 24.75 | 2023 | +2.53% | +2.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 10.91 | 2023 | +0.76% | -1.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 10.11 | 2023 | +5.12% | +1.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 6.83 | 2023 | -8.05% | -3.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 5.18 | 2023 | +2.65% | -0.019% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 1.42 | 2023 | +1.31% | +1.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Iceland | 1.42 | 2023 | +1.46% | +0.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 1.24 | 2023 | +2.5% | +2.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 0.91 | 2023 | +0.3% | +0.34% | View data |
