In 2023, Germany maintained the highest share of European goods transported by railway, although it saw a slight decline of 0.13%. Poland and the Czech Republic experienced more significant drops of 1.81% and 1.67%, respectively. Meanwhile, Austria and Sweden saw modest increases of 0.056% and 1.14%. Switzerland, Italy, and France experienced minor declines. Notably, the United Kingdom saw a significant decline of 3.62%, whereas Bulgaria and Croatia increased by 5.88% and 4.04%, respectively. Finland, Lithuania, and Estonia experienced some of the most substantial decreases. Luxembourg declined by 5.9%, while smaller markets like Macedonia and Montenegro had mixed results.
Future trends to watch for include the potential impact of environmentally focused policies across Europe, the integration of new technologies in railway logistics, and the possible resurgence in goods transportation by rail in eastern European countries. Attention to infrastructure development and cross-border cooperation will also shape the landscape of the railway freight market.
Top countries in Goods Transported by Railway Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 21.96 | 2023 | -4.04% | -0.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 14.12 | 2023 | -4.23% | -1.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 6.55 | 2023 | +1.63% | +0.056% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5.9 | 2023 | -9% | -0.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 5.67 | 2023 | +0.56% | -1.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 5.48 | 2023 | -1.48% | -0.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 4.54 | 2023 | +3.1% | +1.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 4.17 | 2023 | -3.1% | -0.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 3.89 | 2023 | -3.39% | -3.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 3.49 | 2023 | +2.05% | +0.32% | View data |
