In 2023, Germany led European railway transport of toxic substances with 5.72 million metric tons, experiencing a significant year-on-year increase of 15.07%. France saw a 21.84% boost, reaching 1.05 million metric tons. In contrast, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands experienced declines of 3.91%, 26.77%, and 18.36%, respectively. Austria and Slovakia displayed substantial growth at 13.47% and 9.46%. Sweden grew modestly by 7.76%, while other countries like Poland and Latvia saw decreases.
Looking toward the future, potentially stringent environmental regulations may impact volumes. Watch for shifts toward safer, more sustainable transportation methods that could reshape these dynamics over the coming years, altering country-specific trends significantly.
Top countries in Railway Transport Volume of Toxic Substances by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 5,720 | 2023 | +2.59% | +15.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,050 | 2023 | +14.38% | +21.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 534 | 2023 | +7.23% | -3.91% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Switzerland | 340 | 2023 | -3.68% | -1.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 327 | 2023 | -16.58% | +4.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 326 | 2023 | +1.24% | -0.24% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 198 | 2023 | +32.89% | +9.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 172 | 2023 | +6.17% | -26.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 158 | 2023 | +1.94% | +13.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 109 | 2023 | 0% | -10.33% | View data |
