The 2023 European rail freight volume in full wagon load share saw Russia leading with 73.8 million tonne kilometers, although it experienced a slight year-on-year decline of 1.2%. Germany followed with 6.82 million, marking a growth of 1.61%. Lithuania, the Czech Republic, and Sweden were notable contributors with slight positive variations of 0.77%, 0.91%, and 0.16%, respectively. Romania and Finland both grew by 0.55%, Poland declined by 3.31%, and Switzerland decreased by 0.4%. Slovenia observed the highest growth rate at 2.18%, while Croatia had a modest increase of 0.28%.
Future trends to watch in European rail freight include potential shifts due to environmental policies favoring rail over road transport, technological advancements in freight logistics, and economic factors influencing trade volumes. Monitoring these trends will provide insight into how the rail freight market evolves across different European countries.
Top countries in Rail Freight Volume at Full Wagon Load Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 73.8 | 2023 | -1.1% | -1.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 6.82 | 2023 | +0.26% | +1.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 3.75 | 2023 | +1.33% | +0.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 3.7 | 2023 | +1.07% | +0.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 3.02 | 2023 | +0.83% | +0.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 2.87 | 2023 | +0.2% | +0.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 2.45 | 2023 | +1.08% | +0.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1.41 | 2023 | -2.64% | -3.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 1.23 | 2023 | +2.13% | +2.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 0.65 | 2023 | -0.36% | -0.4% | View data |
