The volume of goods transported by railway in Italy has experienced notable fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. Starting at 87.96 million metric tons in 2013, the volume saw a general upward trend to reach a peak at 104.54 million metric tons in 2022. The year 2023 witnessed a significant decline by 9%, positioning the transport volume at 95.14 million metric tons. Over the last two years (2022 and 2023), the year-on-year variation underlined volatility.
The average annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years (2018-2023) was -0.43%, highlighting some decline despite a temporary surge in 2021.
Looking ahead, forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 suggest a slight year-on-year increase, stabilizing the volume but with modest growth. The five-year forecasted CAGR stands at 0.29%, projecting a growth rate of 1.43% over this period.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of economic recovery post-2023 dip, potential infrastructural investments, regulatory changes, and shifts in demand for more sustainable and efficient transportation modes.
