The global volume of rail containers transport varies significantly by country with Russia leading at 77.81 million metric tons, followed by Germany at 74.97 million metric tons, and Italy at 48.72 million metric tons in 2023. Smaller volumes are observed in countries like Finland at 0.639 million metric tons, and marginal values in countries like New Zealand and Moldova.
Most notable growth from 2023 was seen in Bulgaria (43.75%) and Azerbaijan (22.18%), while countries like Japan and South Korea faced declines. The European nations, such as Germany (4.11%) and Poland (8.85%), generally showed moderate growth trends.
Future trends indicate continued growth in Eastern European and Central Asian markets owing to infrastructure investment, with potential declines in high-cost regions. Technological advancements and environmental policies may also drive shifts in rail transport efficiency globally.
- Russia: 77.81 Million Metric Tons
- Germany: 74.97 Million Metric Tons
- Italy: 48.72 Million Metric Tons
- Bulgaria: Growth of 43.75% in 2023
- Azerbaijan: Growth of 22.18% in 2023
- Japan & South Korea: Decline noted
Top countries in Volume of Rail Containers Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russian Federation | 77,810 | 2023 | |||
| 2 | 2 Germany | 74,970 | 2023 | +1.75% | +4.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 48,720 | 2023 | +1.96% | +1.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 37,730 | 2023 | +2.51% | +0.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 24,270 | 2023 | +5.77% | +8.85% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 24,240 | 2023 | +2.77% | +1.72% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 22,180 | 2023 | +6.75% | +1.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 21,840 | 2023 | +3.73% | +3.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Japan | 21,020 | 2023 | +0.48% | -1.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 15,280 | 2023 | +3.63% | -0.88% | View data |
