In 2023, the Netherlands leads European service activities incidental to water transportation with 21.05% of enterprises, experiencing a notable increase of 6.75% from the previous year. Italy follows with an 18.4% share, while Greece and the United Kingdom have 9.58% and 8.98%, respectively. Germany and Poland show moderate growth, whereas Spain faced a decline of 3.79%. Croatia saw the highest growth with 13.72%, while Finland and Hungary also posted significant growth rates. Conversely, fluctuations were minor in France and Bulgaria, and the smallest enterprises were in smaller countries like Lithuania and Austria.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential for further growth in emerging markets like Croatia, Cyprus, and Hungary.
- Focus on technological advancements and sustainability in larger economies may shape enterprise distribution.
- Impact of geopolitical and economic changes on trade routes and enterprise locations.
- Continued concession and infrastructure investment to boost regional competitiveness.
Top countries in Number of Enterprises of Service Activities Incidental to Water Transportation Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 21.05 | 2023 | +5.84% | +6.75% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 18.4 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 9.58 | 2023 | +4.45% | +2.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 8.98 | 2023 | +1.4% | +1.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 7.07 | 2023 | +1.53% | +3.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4.98 | 2023 | +4.46% | +4.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 4.42 | 2023 | -6.58% | -3.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 3.46 | 2023 | -0.26% | +0.9% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 2.72 | 2023 | +0.99% | +0.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 2.23 | 2023 | +9.13% | +13.72% | View data |
