Analyzing the global volume of maritime container transport, South Korea leads with 512.68 million metric tons. While South Korea saw a slight decrease of 1.85% year-on-year, Japan and Mexico maintained steadier volumes with small variations of -0.54% and 3.69%, respectively. European countries like the Netherlands and Germany experienced minor declines, with the exception of Belgium, which had a marginal increase. Italy and Greece faced significant decreases of 4.87% and 5.95%. Steady or positive growth was seen in Israel, Poland, Ireland, and Croatia, with Azerbaijan showing a significant rise of 25.2%.
Future trends to watch include the impacts of global trade policies, technological advancements in shipping, and the influence of sustainability initiatives. Growth potential remains strong for emerging markets and countries with strategic port developments.
Top countries in Volume of Maritime Containers Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 512,680 | 2023 | +1.85% | -1.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 290,910 | 2023 | +1.42% | -0.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Mexico | 199,450 | 2023 | +0.78% | +3.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 125,420 | 2023 | +1.71% | -0.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 111,610 | 2023 | +0.52% | -2.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 111,310 | 2023 | +1.99% | +0.26% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 82,460 | 2023 | +0.96% | -4.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Russian Federation | 62,310 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Chile | 40,170 | 2023 | +1.98% | -0.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 35,890 | 2023 | -10.91% | -5.95% | View data |
