The Netherlands, leading in volume, experienced modest growth of 0.24% in 2023. Germany and France faced declines by 1.38% and 2.53%, respectively. Belgium and Croatia saw positive growth, with increases of 1.5% and 3.27%. Bulgaria, Austria, Slovakia, Luxembourg, Poland, and the Czech Republic experienced declining trends, notably Poland with a steep 28.09% decrease. Meanwhile, Hungary showed significant growth at 2.47%, reflecting potential emerging dynamics in Eastern Europe.
Future trends to watch include the impact of sustainability initiatives on container transport, evolving trade policies between EU countries, and technological advancements in logistics that may influence volume distribution across European countries. Keep an eye on emerging markets in Eastern Europe for potential growth opportunities.
Top countries in Shipping Volume of Container Transport Performed by All Types of Vessels Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 42.81 | 2023 | +2.4% | +0.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 22.34 | 2023 | +1.2% | -1.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 19.81 | 2023 | +0.41% | +1.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 6.34 | 2023 | -1.56% | -2.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 3.78 | 2023 | +9.23% | +1.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 1.57 | 2023 | +3.67% | -3.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 0.96 | 2023 | +32.16% | +2.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 0.82 | 2023 | +6.84% | -1.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.74 | 2023 | +31.58% | +3.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 0.67 | 2023 | +7.17% | -0.079% | View data |
