In 2023, Germany led the European market in unloaded international container transport, holding 60.65% of the total volume in thousand TEU kilometers. It's followed by the Netherlands with 31.73%, and Belgium with 7.17%. Smaller shares belong to Romania (0.91%) and France (0.85%). While Germany's volume decreased by 4.24%, Luxembourg saw a slight increase of 0.32%. Austria and Hungary experienced significant declines of 29.46% and 33.9%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential shifts in European trade routes impacting transport volumes, particularly with ongoing geopolitical developments.
- Investments in transport infrastructure in eastern European countries influencing their market shares.
- Environmental policies and sustainability measures potentially altering container transport dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in Unloaded International Container Transport Volume of All Types of Goods Share by Country (Thousand TEU Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 60.65 | 2023 | +1.16% | -4.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 31.73 | 2023 | -0.3% | -3.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 7.17 | 2023 | +7.02% | -0.74% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 0.91 | 2022 | +403.28% | +36.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 0.85 | 2023 | -19.51% | -4.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Luxembourg | 0.066 | 2023 | +7.95% | +0.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 0.057 | 2023 | -22.01% | -29.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 0.009 | 2023 | -23.53% | -33.9% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 0.001 | 2023 | 0% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 0 | 2021 | View data |
