The Netherlands leads the European inland freight water transport sector with a substantial share of nearly 59% of enterprises. Germany and France follow, each contributing just over 10%. Belgium and Poland also maintain significant shares, whereas countries like Slovenia and Portugal hold minimal shares under 0.02%. In 2023, the Netherlands saw a minor increase, while Greece had the most notable rise of over 28%, contrasting with France and Denmark, which experienced declines of over 3% and 15% respectively.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth in smaller markets such as Greece and Serbia, where significant recent increases occurred.
- Continued dominance by the Netherlands is likely, but attention should be given to Germany and France due to their declines.
- Shifts in regulatory frameworks and environmental pressures may drive structural changes within the industry.
Top countries in Number of Enterprises of Inland Freight Water Transport Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 58.96 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.024% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 10.37 | 2023 | -0.34% | -0.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.26 | 2023 | -3.54% | -3.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 5.36 | 2023 | +3.1% | +1.99% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 4.83 | 2023 | +1.13% | +1.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1.97 | 2023 | 0% | -1.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 1.38 | 2023 | -1.28% | -0.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 1.26 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 1.06 | 2023 | -1.67% | -2.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 0.95 | 2023 | +1.92% | +1.96% | View data |
