The analysis of the number of non-specialized general cargo ships by country in Europe for 2024 reveals that Greece leads with a total volume of 434.71 thousand, followed by Italy and Denmark with 378.85 thousand and 312.23 thousand respectively. Spain and Croatia also hold significant values at 127.12 thousand and 110.58 thousand. Countries like Germany, the United Kingdom, and Sweden have moderate numbers, while nations such as Malta, France, and Estonia have relatively smaller fleets. Interestingly, Latvia demonstrated the highest year-on-year variation at an extraordinary 117.97% growth, whereas Denmark showed a slight decline of 0.061%.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of environmental regulations on older fleets, driving ship modernization and possibly reducing the number of operating general cargo ships. Additionally, the economic performance of key European ports and trade agreements will play a crucial role in fleet adjustments and ship ownership structures across countries.
Top countries in Number of Non-Specialized General Cargo Ships by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 434,710 | 2023 | +5.69% | +1.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 378,850 | 2023 | +1.38% | +1.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 312,230 | 2023 | -0.84% | -0.061% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 127,120 | 2023 | +17.73% | +5.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 110,580 | 2023 | +3.21% | -0.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 72,150 | 2023 | -0.25% | -0.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 63,400 | 2023 | -2.25% | -3.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 58,100 | 2023 | +0.16% | -1.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 35,400 | 2023 | +7.28% | +8.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 33,160 | 2023 | +13.22% | +1.02% | View data |
