In 2023, Spain led European railway transport in textiles and related products with 244 thousand metric tons. Slovenia's volume decreased sharply by 100% from the previous year, while Italy experienced a slight increase of 4.3%. Bulgaria showed substantial growth at 44.65%. Lithuania saw a moderate rise, but Latvia and Poland had lower volumes due to reductions of 6.95% and 5.11% respectively. Impressively, Austria increased by 14.87%. In contrast, Romania and Hungary witnessed significant decreases, with Romania plummeting by 100%. Other countries like Sweden, Switzerland, and Finland showed stability or minor fluctuations.
Future trends to watch in European railway transport include:
- Continuation of Bulgaria’s growth trend as it strengthens its rail infrastructure.
- Potential recovery paths for Slovenia and Romania after drastic decreases.
- Impacts of digitalization and sustainability efforts in the logistics sector across Europe.
- Assessment of policy shifts within the EU affecting cross-border railway logistics.
- The influence of climate policies on rail transport choices over road and air for textiles trade.
Top countries in Railway Transport Volume of Textiles, Textile Products, Leather and Leather Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 244 | 2023 | -19.29% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Slovenia | 109 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 3 | 3 Italy | 100 | 2023 | +35.14% | +4.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 76 | 2023 | +590.91% | +44.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 40 | 2023 | +110.53% | +9.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 30 | 2023 | +25% | -6.95% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 20 | 2023 | +53.85% | -5.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 18 | 2023 | -31.69% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 13 | 2023 | +44.44% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 12 | 2023 | -25% | -3.04% | View data |
