Annual container transport in Belgium

Belgium: Annual container transport was 113,675 Tonnes in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
113,675 Tonnes
Change on year
up 9.5%
World rank
6th
of 28 countries
All-time high
121,303 Tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
3,467 Tonnes
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Annual container transport in Belgium, 1970–2024

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Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes.

Analysis

Belgium recorded 113,675 Tonnes for annual container transport in 2024.

The figure is up 9.5% on the previous year and up 17.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual container transport in Belgium peaked at 121,303 Tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3,467 Tonnes, in 1971.

Belgium ranks 6th of 28 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 6,350 Tonnes 3,467 Tonnes 10,830 Tonnes 10
1980s 12,948 Tonnes 8,166 Tonnes 18,736 Tonnes 10
1990s 32,863 Tonnes 20,602 Tonnes 46,432 Tonnes 10
2000s 75,226 Tonnes 53,806 Tonnes 101,600 Tonnes 10
2010s 104,518 Tonnes 97,128 Tonnes 117,726 Tonnes 10
2020s 113,604 Tonnes 103,786 Tonnes 121,303 Tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 3 Mexico 197,900 Tonnes compare
  2. 4 Spain 193,079 Tonnes compare
  3. 5 India 133,635 Tonnes compare
  4. 7 Germany 108,934 Tonnes compare
  5. 8 Italy 84,671 Tonnes compare
  6. 9 Australia 78,234 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 37 places β†’

More reference data data for Belgium

All data for Belgium β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is annual container transport in Belgium?
Annual container transport in Belgium was 113,675 Tonnes in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest annual container transport recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 121,303 Tonnes in 2021.
What is the lowest annual container transport recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 3,467 Tonnes in 1971.
How does Belgium rank for annual container transport?
Belgium ranks 6th out of 28 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual container transport rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is up 17.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belgium data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Annual container transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual container transport
Unit
Tonnes
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
37 places, 1,465 data points, 1970–2024
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Container transport by rail and sea.