Annual container transport in India
India: Annual container transport was 133,635 Tonnes in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2017)
133,635 Tonnes
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
5th
of 28 countries
All-time high
133,635 Tonnes
in 2017
All-time low
6,720 Tonnes
in 1991
Years of data
27
1991–2017
Annual container transport in India, 1991–2017
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes.
Analysis
In 2017, annual container transport in India stood at 133,635 Tonnes. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
The figure is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 44.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual container transport in India peaked at 133,635 Tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 6,720 Tonnes, in 1991.
India ranks 5th 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.
Annual container transport in India, year by year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6,720 Tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 7,620 Tonnes | +13.4% |
| 1993 | 11,900 Tonnes | +56.2% |
| 1994 | 15,010 Tonnes | +26.1% |
| 1995 | 17,440 Tonnes | +16.2% |
| 1996 | 20,598 Tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1997 | 23,307 Tonnes | +13.2% |
| 1998 | 24,116 Tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 27,867 Tonnes | +15.6% |
| 2000 | 32,326 Tonnes | +16.0% |
| 2001 | 37,252 Tonnes | +15.2% |
| 2002 | 43,694 Tonnes | +17.3% |
| 2003 | 51,035 Tonnes | +16.8% |
| 2004 | 54,791 Tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 62,009 Tonnes | +13.2% |
| 2006 | 73,469 Tonnes | +18.5% |
| 2007 | 92,247 Tonnes | +25.6% |
| 2008 | 93,440 Tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 101,244 Tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2010 | 114,158 Tonnes | +12.8% |
| 2011 | 120,276 Tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 119,866 Tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 114,672 Tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 119,441 Tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 123,168 Tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 124,663 Tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 133,635 Tonnes | +7.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,175 Tonnes | 6,720 Tonnes | 27,867 Tonnes | 9 |
| 2000s | 64,151 Tonnes | 32,326 Tonnes | 101,244 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 121,235 Tonnes | 114,158 Tonnes | 133,635 Tonnes | 8 |
Countries ranked near India
- 2 Netherlands 139,534 Tonnes compare
- 2 Croatia 4,171 Tonnes compare
- 2 Japan 273,497 Tonnes compare
- 3 Mexico 197,900 Tonnes compare
- 3 Poland 26,853 Tonnes compare
- 4 Slovenia 9,454 Tonnes compare
- 4 Spain 193,079 Tonnes compare
- 5 Lithuania 7,858 Tonnes compare
- 6 Belgium 113,675 Tonnes compare
- 6 Latvia 5,063 Tonnes compare
- 7 Estonia 1,916 Tonnes compare
- 7 Germany 108,934 Tonnes compare
- 8 Italy 84,671 Tonnes compare
More reference data data for India
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 68.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 70.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 309.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 85.03 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual container transport in India?
- Annual container transport in India was 133,635 Tonnes in 2017, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest annual container transport recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 133,635 Tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual container transport recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,720 Tonnes in 1991.
- How does India rank for annual container transport?
- India ranks 5th out of 28 countries with data for 2017.
- Is annual container transport rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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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Container transport by rail and sea.