Annual container transport in Germany

Germany: Annual container transport was 108,934 Tonnes in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
108,934 Tonnes
Change on year
up 6.2%
World rank
7th
of 28 countries
All-time high
133,293 Tonnes
in 2014
All-time low
2,080 Tonnes
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Annual container transport in Germany, 1970–2024

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

Analysis

Germany recorded 108,934 Tonnes for annual container transport in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.2% on the previous year and down 18.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual container transport in Germany peaked at 133,293 Tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 2,080 Tonnes, in 1970.

That places Germany 7th out of 28 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 6,567 Tonnes 2,080 Tonnes 12,384 Tonnes 10
1980s 20,864 Tonnes 13,494 Tonnes 31,115 Tonnes 10
1990s 47,152 Tonnes 33,504 Tonnes 61,970 Tonnes 10
2000s 90,943 Tonnes 61,034 Tonnes 121,473 Tonnes 10
2010s 125,185 Tonnes 106,832 Tonnes 133,293 Tonnes 10
2020s 112,221 Tonnes 102,568 Tonnes 120,758 Tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 4 Spain 193,079 Tonnes compare
  2. 5 India 133,635 Tonnes compare
  3. 6 Belgium 113,675 Tonnes compare
  4. 8 Italy 84,671 Tonnes compare
  5. 9 Australia 78,234 Tonnes compare
  6. 10 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 60,691 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 37 places β†’

More reference data data for Germany

All data for Germany β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is annual container transport in Germany?
Annual container transport in Germany was 108,934 Tonnes in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest annual container transport recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 133,293 Tonnes in 2014.
What is the lowest annual container transport recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 2,080 Tonnes in 1970.
How does Germany rank for annual container transport?
Germany ranks 7th out of 28 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual container transport rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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.