In 2023, Germany led European railway transport of substances prone to spontaneous combustion with 59.67 million tonne kilometers, followed by Latvia and Poland. Between 2022 and 2023:
- Germany experienced a modest increase of 0.029%.
- Latvia and Poland saw significant jumps of 5.07% and 5.56%, respectively.
- Notably, France posted a strong 20.11% surge.
- Austria and Hungary faced declines of 5.59% and 9.71%, respectively.
- Croatia's transport volume dropped to zero.
The forecast for 2024 suggests stability for the leading countries, but watch for digitalization and environmental policies to influence rail freight dynamics, particularly in sustainable transport and regulation compliance.
Top countries in Railway Transport Volume of Substances Liable to Spontaneous Combustion Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 59.67 | 2023 | +10.03% | +0.029% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 17.13 | 2023 | -2.9% | +5.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 8.27 | 2023 | +56.45% | +5.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 6.14 | 2023 | +4.35% | +9.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 1.28 | 2023 | +25% | +2.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 1.28 | 2023 | 0% | -5.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 0.51 | 2023 | -14.29% | -9.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 0.51 | 2023 | +20% | -3.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 0.43 | 2023 | 0% | +20.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.34 | 2023 | -20% | +5.92% | View data |
