The analysis of the European Hauled Traffic of Empty Goods Wagons in 2024 reveals Poland leading with 765 million vehicle-kilometers, followed by the Czech Republic with 390 and Lithuania with 210.2. Finland, Austria, and Latvia report mid-range values, while Slovenia and Croatia show lower values, down to 35.89 and 29, respectively, with Spain at the lowest at 0.86. In 2023, most countries experienced a negative year-on-year variation, highlighting a general decline, except Slovenia displaying a positive change. Over the last five years, the region experienced a mild contraction in this sector.
Future trends to monitor include strategic initiatives to optimize rail logistics, technological innovations impacting freight efficiency, and the potential influence of EU policies aimed at boosting rail transportation sustainability. The shift to greener supply chains could alter freight patterns, possibly rekindling growth in the hauled traffic of empty goods wagons across these nations.
Top countries in Hauled Traffic of Empty Goods Wagons by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Million Vehicle-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 765 | 2023 | -0.96% | -4.7% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 390 | 2023 | +1.24% | -0.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 210.2 | 2023 | +0.64% | -1.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 193.8 | 2023 | +0.49% | -0.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 159 | 2021 | +8.9% | -2.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 71.4 | 2023 | +7.4% | -3.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 35.89 | 2023 | +1.54% | +0.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 29 | 2023 | -7.41% | -3.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 0.86 | 2021 | +128.72% | View data |
