The Netherlands leads significantly in the number of enterprises in inland freight water transport, followed by Germany and France. Notably, only the Netherlands exhibited minimal growth in enterprises from 2023 to 2024, whereas many countries saw declines. Greece and Iceland experienced the highest year-on-year growth, with Bosnia and Herzegovina also reporting notable increases. On the other hand, Slovenia plummeted drastically, and Denmark saw a considerable drop.
Future trends to watch include potential recovery efforts in countries that experienced declines, such as Germany and France, and continued growth in the Netherlands. Additionally, the sustainability of growth in countries like Greece and Iceland remains to be observed.
Top countries in Number of Enterprises of Inland Freight Water Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 3,290 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.024% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 578 | 2023 | -0.34% | -0.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 572 | 2023 | -3.54% | -3.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 299 | 2023 | +3.1% | +1.99% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 269 | 2023 | +1.13% | +1.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 110 | 2023 | 0% | -1.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 77 | 2023 | -1.28% | -0.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 70 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 59 | 2023 | -1.67% | -2.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 53 | 2023 | +1.92% | +1.96% | View data |
