Germany leads the European rail freight market, transporting 126.72 billion tonne kilometers, while Poland and France follow with 56.52 and 34.78 respectively. Italy, at 24.41, and Sweden, at 23.17, round out the top five countries. Notable declines in transported goods were seen in Latvia (-23.88%) and Lithuania (-23.43%), contrasting with Bulgaria's significant increase of 9.27%. Germany experienced a moderate rise of 2.75%, continuing to dominate the market. Smaller markets like Greece and Croatia saw moderate growth, whereas countries such as Estonia and Luxembourg witnessed declines. Trends over the past five years reveal consistent growth in Germany and unpredictable changes in smaller markets.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of environmental policies on rail transport, increased investments in rail infrastructure across European countries, and the economic recovery post-pandemic that may stabilize or reverse declines in some regions. Furthermore, the technological advancements in rail systems could lead to efficiency improvements and greater market shares for rail transport.
Top countries in Goods Transported by Railway Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 126,720 | 2023 | +1.74% | +2.75% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 56,520 | 2023 | -4.26% | -0.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 34,780 | 2023 | -1.43% | +0.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 24,410 | 2023 | +1.14% | +2.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 23,170 | 2023 | +0.047% | +0.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 22,290 | 2023 | +0.46% | +0.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 16,410 | 2023 | +0.27% | -0.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 15,820 | 2023 | -1.6% | -1.67% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 13,040 | 2023 | -0.28% | +0.045% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 11,570 | 2023 | +1.95% | +1.8% | View data |
