In 2023, the European national container transport volume showed varied trends across countries. The Netherlands led significantly with 19.53 million metric tons, exhibiting a 2.96% year-on-year increase. Belgium also saw a noteworthy rise at 6.33 million metric tons, up 2.57%. Conversely, Germany and France experienced declines of 1.71% and 0.099%, respectively, reflecting stagnation in their transport volumes. Romania and Bulgaria had minimal volumes at 0.093 and 0.003 million metric tons, respectively.
Future trends to watch:
- Continued dominance of the Netherlands and Belgium due to robust port infrastructure.
- Potential recovery in Germany through strategic investments.
- France may remain stable, focusing on efficiency improvements.
- Eastern Europe, including Romania and Bulgaria, could grow with increased EU investment.
Top countries in National Container Transport Volume of All Types of Goods by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 19,530 | 2023 | +2.28% | +2.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 6,330 | 2023 | -0.079% | +2.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 2,280 | 2023 | +5.76% | -1.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 2,210 | 2023 | -1.03% | -0.099% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 93 | 2022 | +1760% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 3 | 2021 | +50% | View data |
