In 2023, Romania led European countries in railway transport volume of explosives at 230,000 metric tons, despite experiencing a 16.6% decrease from the previous year. Germany followed with 61,000 metric tons, seeing a 4.55% decline. Italy showed a positive growth of 3.3% reaching 20,000 metric tons, unlike Poland and Switzerland which saw drops of 10.3% and 8.78% respectively. Notably, Hungary and Slovakia experienced significant increases of 14.87%, while the Netherlands saw a complete cessation.
Future trends to watch include potential recovery in countries with declining volumes, and increased safety and environmental regulations possibly influencing transport strategies across Europe.
Top countries in Railway Transport Volume of Explosives by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 230 | 2023 | +116.98% | -16.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 61 | 2023 | +1.67% | -4.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 20 | 2023 | -9.09% | +3.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 18 | 2023 | -14.29% | -10.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Switzerland | 12 | 2023 | -33.33% | -8.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 9 | 2023 | -75% | +2.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 6 | 2023 | -25% | +14.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 3 | 2022 | +200% | +24.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 3 | 2023 | -25% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 2 | 2023 | +14.87% | View data |
