In 2023, the leading country in rail container transport was Luxembourg with 1.9517 Billion Metric Tons, followed by Russia at 0.07781, and Germany at 0.06741. Italy, Canada, and other European nations also played significant roles. Over the past year, Russia (12.89%), Poland (12.09%), and Azerbaijan (25.34%) exhibited strong growth, while Hungary (-6.71%), Romania (-3.87%), and Slovenia (-0.75%) faced declines.
Year-on-year variations for 2023 reveal significant growth for Croatia (20.54%), Latvia (6.33%), and a stable increase across most European countries. Luxembourg experienced a noticeable growth with a 4.42% increase. Notably, New Zealand remains a minor player with a minimal volume.
Looking forward, emerging markets such as Azerbaijan and Croatia show potential for accelerated growth due to their significant yearly increases. Additionally, sustained growth in established markets like Luxembourg and Germany is expected. Monitoring geopolitical stability, infrastructure investments, and global trade policies will be essential in anticipating future trends in the global rail container transport sector.
Top countries in Rail Container Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Luxembourg | 1,951,700 | 2023 | +4.28% | +4.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 77,810 | 2023 | +9.72% | +12.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 67,410 | 2023 | +1.22% | +1.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 43,220 | 2023 | +1.47% | -1.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 39,530 | 2023 | +4.26% | +1.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 28,110 | 2023 | +8.61% | +12.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 23,070 | 2023 | +2.58% | +0.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 7,180 | 2023 | +2.26% | +2.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 6,200 | 2023 | +26.07% | +3.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 5,440 | 2023 | +3.26% | +0.95% | View data |