In 2023, Germany led the European railway transport of flammable solids with a volume of 34.94 million tonne kilometers, despite a significant decline of 7.13% compared to the previous year. Poland and Romania followed with respective volumes of 19.21 and 15.44 million tonne kilometers, with slight growth in Poland and a decline in Romania. Austria and Latvia demonstrated notable growth with year-on-year increases of 15.9% and 14.87%, respectively, whereas Lithuania and Switzerland experienced substantial declines of over 20%. The overall European railway transport volume of flammable solids in 2023 showed varied performances across countries.
Looking ahead, several trends warrant close attention in 2024. Countries with growth trajectories like Austria and Romania are likely to continue optimizing their transport systems. Conversely, Germany's significant decline may trigger interventions to stabilize its transport volumes. Sustainability and efficiency improvements are expected to dominate future strategies, especially considering the evolving regulatory environment aimed at reducing the environmental impact of transporting flammable solids. Stakeholders should watch for technological advancements and shifts toward sustainable practices to influence the market landscape.
Top countries in Railway Transport Volume of Flammable Solids Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 34.94 | 2023 | +0.28% | -7.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 19.21 | 2023 | +0.51% | +0.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 15.44 | 2023 | +1.26% | -4.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 6.85 | 2023 | -47.79% | +0.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 6.85 | 2023 | -2.74% | +6.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 5.98 | 2023 | -15.07% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 2.41 | 2023 | -3.85% | -20.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.22 | 2023 | -30.3% | +15.9% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 2.12 | 2023 | -31.25% | +1.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 1.93 | 2023 | -37.5% | View data |
