In 2023, Russia led the international rail freight volume unloaded nationally, followed by Germany and Ukraine. Despite its top position, Russia saw a decline of 3.48% compared to the previous year, suggesting potential challenges or changes in its rail freight sector. Germany's volume slightly decreased by 0.11%, while Ukraine saw a positive growth of 1.44%. Italy and France experienced notable increases of 3.12% and 2.91%, respectively, signaling growth opportunities in those markets.
Key insights from year-on-year changes include:
- Czech Republic and Austria had contrasting trends with a 2.29% increase and a 0.51% decrease respectively.
- Countries like Portugal and Italy showed robust growth, with future opportunities in rail freight expansion evident.
- Countries with significant declines included Croatia (-12.78%) and Luxembourg (-4.38%).
Future trends to watch for include the impact of geopolitical tensions and trade policies on volume shifts, the adoption of green logistics, and digitalization in rail freight. There is potential for growth in Eastern Europe and countries experiencing economic recovery. Further integration of rail networks could lead to increased efficiency and competitiveness in this sector globally.
Top countries in International Rail Freight Volume Unloaded Nationally by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 65,690 | 2023 | -3.55% | -3.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 54,270 | 2023 | -0.24% | -0.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ukraine | 46,850 | 2023 | +1.47% | +1.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 44,640 | 2023 | +2.72% | +3.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 38,330 | 2023 | +1.11% | +0.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 37,820 | 2023 | -1% | -1.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 34,020 | 2023 | +2.28% | +2.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 26,380 | 2023 | -0.73% | -0.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 25,600 | 2023 | +2.08% | +1.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 21,620 | 2023 | +0.8% | +0.88% | View data |
