The goods transported by railway in the Netherlands exhibited a modest yet steady increase from 38.93 million metric tons in 2013 to 44.34 million metric tons in 2023. The highest year-on-year change was observed in 2015 with a 5.98% increase, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 6.18% decrease. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stood at 1.31%, showcasing a moderate upward trend.
Looking into the next five years, the forecast suggests an average annual growth rate of 1.09%, projecting the transported goods to reach 47.49 million metric tons by 2028. The growth rate of 5.57% over this period indicates a stable yet consistent increase.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in railways improving efficiency, potential shifts in global trade routes impacting volume, increased focus on sustainability boosting rail transport preference, and changes in regulatory environments that could affect operational dynamics.
