In 2023, Germany led in the railway transport volume of flammable liquids in Europe, though it experienced a slight decrease of 1.14% compared to the previous year. Poland, following Germany, saw a positive year-on-year growth of 3.88%. Other notable performance changes include a 10.75% growth in Estonia and a significant 71.18% increase in Norway. Conversely, Bulgaria and Portugal saw the most substantial declines, with drops of 22.51% and 31.69%, respectively. Averages over five years indicate that such fluctuations are part of broader trends influenced by economic, environmental, and regulatory factors.
Future trends to watch in the European railway transport of flammable liquids include the impact of stringent environmental regulations, technological advancements in transportation efficiency, and shifts in energy demands toward renewable sources. These factors may further lead countries to reconsider their reliance on railways for transporting flammable liquids, potentially stabilizing or altering the current share distributions and growth trajectories.
Top countries in Railway Transport Volume of Flammable Liquids Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 34.37 | 2023 | +3.31% | -1.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 15.47 | 2023 | +5.05% | +3.88% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 6.7 | 2023 | +17.22% | -2.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 5.58 | 2023 | +10.17% | +4.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 4.79 | 2023 | -16.3% | +2.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 4 | 2023 | -13.39% | -7.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 3.59 | 2023 | -8.63% | -7.44% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 3.38 | 2023 | -2.18% | -6.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 3.14 | 2023 | -0.55% | -2.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.35 | 2023 | -3.88% | +1.1% | View data |
