In 2023, Germany led the European railway transport volume of secondary raw materials, municipal, and other wastes with a share significantly higher than any other country at 29.98 thousand metric tons. Austria and the Czech Republic followed with values of 12.54 and 10.18 thousand metric tons, respectively. Notably, Hungary showed a remarkable increase of 13.93% over the previous year, while Spain experienced the largest decline with a 9.23% decrease in the same period.
The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates stability in some markets like France and Italy, while highlighting fluctuations in countries such as Portugal and Denmark, driven by their substantial growth in 2023.
Future trends to watch include the potential for increasing railway transport of waste in Eastern Europe as these countries modernize their infrastructure and adopt more sustainable waste management policies. Environmental regulations and a shift toward circular economies may drive growth in this sector across Europe, as countries strive to improve recycling rates and reduce waste.
Top countries in Railway Transport Volume of Secondary Raw Materials, Municipal and Other Wastes Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 29.98 | 2023 | -9.14% | -3.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 12.54 | 2023 | -9.35% | -8.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 10.18 | 2023 | +4.66% | +1.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 6.49 | 2023 | -27.35% | -7.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 6.32 | 2023 | -2.4% | +0.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 4.81 | 2023 | +0.66% | -0.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 4.25 | 2023 | -8.15% | +0.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 3.78 | 2023 | +8.51% | +13.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 3.78 | 2023 | +5.81% | -7.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 3.66 | 2023 | -10.37% | -3.89% | View data |
