In 2023, Germany led European international transport of loaded and empty containers and swap bodies with 1.56 million units, followed by Italy and the Netherlands. Notable growth was seen in Poland and Bulgaria, with Poland experiencing a 13.25% increase while Croatia and Denmark also showed significant growth. Conversely, the United Kingdom, Romania, and Finland faced declining trends. The compound annual growth rate over the past five years indicates a diverse landscape across countries.
Anticipated trends for 2024 and beyond include:
- Continued growth in Eastern Europe, particularly for Poland, reflecting infrastructural improvements.
- Potential recovery for Nordic countries such as Finland, contingent on economic stabilization.
- Impact of geopolitical factors on trade routes, which could reshape container dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in International Transport Loaded and Empty Containers and Swap Bodies Transported by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,556,900 | 2023 | +2.53% | +1.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 1,030,900 | 2023 | -0.82% | +0.00037% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 873,000 | 2023 | +1.82% | +1.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 703,310 | 2023 | +5.18% | -1.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 685,130 | 2023 | +3.13% | +13.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 339,390 | 2023 | +6.41% | +2.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 304,670 | 2023 | +682.01% | -12.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 302,000 | 2023 | +5.2% | +1.24% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 267,170 | 2023 | -4.19% | -1.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 150,670 | 2023 | +2.82% | +3.97% | View data |
