In 2023, Germany dominates the European railway transport of basic metals and fabricated metal products with 30 million tonne kilometers, followed by France at 12.32. The sector sees a mixed pattern of growth and decline across countries. Bulgaria experiences the most significant growth at 12.68%, whereas Lithuania faces the steepest decline at 23.01%. Notably, Switzerland and Spain marginally grow despite an overarching decline pattern in larger economies such as Germany and Italy.
Future trends to watch include:
- Technological advancements in rail infrastructure, promoting efficiency and capacity.
- Potential shifts from road to rail transport due to environmental policies.
- Economic fluctuations influencing manufacturing outputs in key countries.
- Geopolitical developments affecting cross-border rail logistics.
Top countries in Railway Transport Volume of Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 30 | 2023 | +2.47% | -1.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 12.32 | 2023 | -3.65% | -1.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 7.89 | 2023 | -1.59% | -2.53% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7.51 | 2023 | +2.89% | -5.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6.98 | 2023 | +26.69% | +0.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6 | 2023 | -14.17% | -3.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 4.99 | 2023 | +1.03% | -2.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.42 | 2023 | +4.85% | -3.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 2.88 | 2023 | +6.26% | +1.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2.56 | 2023 | -2.44% | -3.03% | View data |
