In 2023, Italy led the European share of electric locomotives with 19.35%, trailed closely by Poland at 18.05%. Romania and the Czech Republic saw significant positions at 12.39% and 10.39%, respectively. While Austria, Hungary, and France made up the middle tier, France notably experienced a substantial decline of 19.53% year-on-year. Meanwhile, Romania showed a remarkable increase of 12.49%. Over a five-year period, the market has seen steady growth among the smaller markets, with Portugal and Denmark showing notable advancements.
Future trends to watch include the expansion of infrastructure in Eastern Europe, driving further growth in Romania and other emerging markets. Sustainability initiatives across the EU may also shift production and development toward greener, more efficient technologies, potentially increasing market shares for countries investing in cutting-edge electric locomotive technologies.
Top countries in Number of Electric Locomotives Share by Country (Units)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 19.35 | 2023 | -0.37% | -0.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 18.05 | 2023 | +0.057% | +0.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 12.39 | 2023 | +11.29% | +12.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 10.39 | 2023 | +1.8% | +3.82% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 9.05 | 2023 | +0.34% | +1.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 6.24 | 2023 | +0.33% | +0.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 5.44 | 2023 | -31.62% | -19.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 4.69 | 2023 | +0.66% | +0.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 4.62 | 2023 | -0.44% | +0.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 2.35 | 2023 | -2.54% | +0.26% | View data |
