In 2023, Germany dominated the European goods transported by railway incoming international transport share at 18.34 thousand metric tons, followed by Italy at 12.77 and Poland at 11.82. Notably, Bulgaria and Croatia experienced significant growth at 10.8% and 11.21%, respectively, while significant declines were seen in Latvia and Lithuania at over -35%. Germany, France, and the Netherlands demonstrated positive growth trends, indicating strengthening international rail trade links. Conversely, Finland and Estonia witnessed sharp contractions in rail freight share.
Future trends to watch include the potential for increased collaboration and infrastructure upgrades to streamline cross-border rail transport. There is also a movement towards greener transportation, which may impact investments and policies regarding railway transport.
Top countries in Goods Transported by Railway Incoming International Transport Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 18.34 | 2023 | +0.89% | +2.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 12.77 | 2023 | +1.22% | +0.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 11.82 | 2023 | +2.15% | -0.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 8.39 | 2023 | +2.82% | -2.9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 8.12 | 2023 | -2.91% | -1.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 6.66 | 2023 | +12.04% | +0.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 5.17 | 2023 | -1.44% | -2.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 4.59 | 2023 | -1.35% | +0.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 4.31 | 2023 | -1.52% | +2.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 3.36 | 2023 | +7.54% | +2.71% | View data |
