The European railway transport volume of food products, beverages, and tobacco shows significant variance across countries. France leads with 1.78 billion tonne kilometers, followed closely by Italy and Germany. Notably, Latvia and Lithuania have noticeable volumes for their size. The largest growth in 2023 was observed in Poland, while drastic decreases were noted in Norway and Finland. The Czech Republic and Romania also saw declines. Germany and Switzerland showed moderate growth, contrasting France’s slight drop. Attention should be paid to the continuing trends of declining volume in some markets and resilience or growth in others.
Future trends to observe include the potential for technological innovations improving efficiency in railway transport and shifts in consumer demand influencing transportation volumes. Additionally, environmental policies may impact operational practices or fuel demand, affecting overall volumes in certain regions.
Top countries in Railway Transport Volume of Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 1,780 | 2023 | -20.47% | -2.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 1,620 | 2023 | -3.96% | +3.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 1,150 | 2023 | +5.14% | +2.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 1,100 | 2023 | +5.08% | +5.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 837 | 2023 | -5.64% | +2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 620 | 2023 | +3.69% | +3.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 579 | 2023 | +4.14% | +2.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 460 | 2023 | -1.71% | +8.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 313 | 2023 | +0.97% | +5.81% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 192 | 2023 | 0% | +7.46% | View data |
