In 2023, Russia led the global rail freight volume with 505.71 million metric tons, followed by Kazakhstan (143.6) and Ukraine (95.3). Compared to 2022, Italy saw significant growth at 3.64%, while Finland faced a steep decline of 16.42%. Latvia experienced a notable decrease of 7.0%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years varies significantly among countries, highlighting diverse trends and economic conditions across regions.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth potential in European countries like Italy and Norway with investments in infrastructure.
- The geopolitical situation influencing volumes in Eastern Europe, particularly in Ukraine and Belarus.
- Environmental policies driving shifts towards rail transportation as a sustainable logistics option.
Top countries in International Rail Freight Volume Loaded Nationally by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 505,710 | 2023 | +1.13% | +0.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Kazakhstan | 143,600 | 2023 | +1.6% | +1.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ukraine | 95,300 | 2023 | -2.75% | -2.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belarus | 57,740 | 2023 | +1.54% | +1.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 48,820 | 2023 | +0.35% | +0.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 28,510 | 2023 | +2.91% | +3.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 27,100 | 2023 | +0.87% | +0.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 24,220 | 2023 | -0.51% | -0.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 20,460 | 2023 | +0.33% | +0.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 19,390 | 2023 | +0.48% | +1.2% | View data |
