In 2024, Russia leads with a 39.47% share, followed by Kazakhstan at 13.49%, and Germany at 10.94%. Notable variations in 2023 include a -0.16% decline for Russia, a 2.77% increase for Kazakhstan, and a -0.55% decline for Germany. Among smaller players, Latvia, Denmark, and Croatia showed the highest year-on-year growth at 1.81%, 1.77%, and 2.44%, respectively. In contrast, Luxembourg and Macedonia suffered significant declines at -10.22% and -7.79%, respectively.
Going forward, increasing investment in rail infrastructure, particularly in emerging markets like Kazakhstan and Poland, will be key trends to watch. Additionally, shifts in global trade patterns and sustainable transport initiatives could further influence the market dynamics in the rail freight industry.
Top countries in National Rail Freight Volume Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 39.47 | 2023 | -0.004% | -0.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Kazakhstan | 13.49 | 2023 | +2.67% | +2.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 10.94 | 2023 | -0.35% | -0.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 9.04 | 2023 | +0.32% | -0.011% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ukraine | 6.23 | 2023 | -3.58% | -3.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 2.45 | 2023 | -1.39% | -1.07% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 2.08 | 2023 | -0.2% | -0.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 1.93 | 2023 | +0.31% | -0.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 1.86 | 2023 | +0.073% | +0.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 1.86 | 2023 | +2.1% | +2.11% | View data |
