In 2023, Italy led the European countries in short sea shipping share, with the Netherlands and the United Kingdom close behind. Significant growth was seen in Spain (4.16%) and Belgium (1.56%). Notable declines occurred in France (-3.83%) and Finland (-2.03%). Germany and Norway showed modest changes (-1.31% and 1.19%, respectively). Over the past five years, countries like Spain and Belgium have demonstrated consistent growth, whereas France and Finland have shown trends of decline in their short sea shipping shares.
Future Trends to Watch:
- Potential growth in Spain and Belgium's market share continues due to increasing investments in maritime infrastructure.
- Germany and France could focus on sustainability and efficiency improvements to regain market share.
- Monitoring geopolitical and environmental regulations' impact on shipping routes and trade agreements.
Top countries in Gross Weight of Goods Transported by Short Sea Shipping Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 12.13 | 2023 | +0.13% | +0.024% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 11.9 | 2023 | +1.16% | +0.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 11.68 | 2023 | -0.55% | -0.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 9.99 | 2023 | +6.76% | +4.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 6.36 | 2023 | -0.89% | -1.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 6.29 | 2023 | +0.64% | +1.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 6.02 | 2023 | +0.58% | +0.043% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 5.7 | 2023 | +1.19% | +1.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 5.68 | 2023 | -3.5% | -3.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 4.29 | 2023 | +1% | -0.24% | View data |
