European Goods Transported by Railway International Transport by Country

Germany leads the European railway goods transport market with a value of 48.65 billion tonne-kilometers in 2024, showcasing a 3.1% year-on-year increase from 2023. Poland, Italy, France, and Austria follow, although Poland saw a slight decrease of 1.14%. Among the notable variances, Latvia experienced a stark reduction of 27.71%, while Bulgaria and Croatia saw significant increases of 17.86% and 11.2%, respectively. Finland’s transport volume considerably declined by 9.5%, reflecting shifting dynamics in the region.

Over the last five years, compound annual growth rates (CAGR) have highlighted the cyclical trends in railway goods transport, driven by economic fluctuations, infrastructural advancements, and logistical efficiencies.

Future trends to watch for in European railway goods transport include:

  • Integration of advanced digital systems for efficient tracking and logistics management
  • Expansion of cross-border railway networks to facilitate smoother international transport
  • Increased investment in sustainability projects aiming to reduce carbon emissions from railway operations
  • Fluctuations in trade agreements and economic policies influencing transport volumes
  • Adoption of innovative technologies like automated trains to enhance transport efficiency

Top countries in Goods Transported by Railway International Transport by Country

# 10 Countries Million Tonne Kilometers Last Year YoY 5-years CAGR
1 1 Germany 48,650 2023 -1.17% +3.1% View data
2 2 Poland 14,170 2023 -5.48% -1.14% View data
3 3 Italy 11,480 2023 +0.38% -0.026% View data
4 4 France 10,170 2023 +0.039% +0.32% View data
5 5 Austria 9,530 2023 -0.73% -0.68% View data
6 6 Czech Republic 8,300 2023 +4.76% +0.39% View data
7 7 Sweden 7,470 2023 -0.28% -0.27% View data
8 8 Netherlands 6,210 2023 +3.54% +1.42% View data
9 9 Hungary 5,510 2023 +4.04% +0.71% View data
10 10 Slovakia 3,840 2023 -0.6% -2.48% View data

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