The volume of National Rail Freight Transport in Chile has displayed fluctuating trends over the years. The actual volume stood at 3.71 Billion Tonne Kilometers in 2023. Key variations include a notable drop in 2019 by 20.32%, a rapid recovery in 2020 with a 22.79% increase, stabilized growth in 2021 and 2022 with 9.12% and 5% increases respectively, and a slight decline in 2023 by 2.5%. The last five-year CAGR is 1.84%, indicating moderate growth.
Forecasts suggest continued growth with values reaching 4.16 Billion Tonne Kilometers by 2028, representing a 9.55% increase over five years. Expected year-on-year variations from 2024 to 2028 range from 2.34% to 2.26%, indicating stable growth.
Future trends to watch for include potential disruptions from economic shifts, technological advancements in rail infrastructure, and policy changes impacting freight transportation. Tracking these factors will be crucial for long-term strategic planning in the rail freight sector.
