In 2023, Germany led European railway transport, with a significant national transport share of 28.79 million tonne-kilometers. Poland and France followed, albeit with declining year-on-year variations at -0.86% and -1.92%, respectively. Italy experienced a notable increase at 4.75%, while countries like Portugal and Estonia faced major declines of -6.27% and -10.71%. Smaller markets, including Latvia and Bulgaria, showed positive growth trends with 3.65% and 3.54% increase respectively, despite Macedonia facing a steep -100% decline.
Looking ahead, focus should be on:
- Germany potentially increasing its dominance.
- Italy's continued recovery and growth trajectory.
- Developments in Eastern European markets like Latvia and Bulgaria, signaling possible market shifts.
- Impacts of EU environmental policies on rail transport dynamics.
- Technological advancements and infrastructure improvements influencing growth and efficiency.
Top countries in Goods Transported by Railway National Transport Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 28.79 | 2023 | +1.22% | +0.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 18.13 | 2023 | -6.85% | -0.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 8.64 | 2023 | -11.4% | -1.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 7.12 | 2023 | -1.68% | -1.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 6.67 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 6.05 | 2023 | +2.35% | +4.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 4.38 | 2023 | +1.27% | -0.35% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 4.18 | 2023 | +0.52% | +0.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 3.06 | 2023 | -10.79% | -1.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.32 | 2023 | -7.67% | -3.35% | View data |
