Annual container transport in Italy

Italy: Annual container transport was 84,671 Tonnes in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
84,671 Tonnes
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
8th
of 28 countries
All-time high
105,819 Tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
524 Tonnes
in 1973
Years of data
48
1971–2023

Annual container transport in Italy, 1971–2023

025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k197119972023

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

Analysis

In 2023, annual container transport in Italy stood at 84,671 Tonnes.

The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and up 4.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual container transport in Italy peaked at 105,819 Tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 524 Tonnes, in 1973.

That places Italy 8th out of 28 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 996.29 Tonnes 524 Tonnes 1,512 Tonnes 7
1980s 12,447 Tonnes 9,488 Tonnes 14,852 Tonnes 7
1990s 32,109 Tonnes 13,966 Tonnes 57,292 Tonnes 10
2000s 71,837 Tonnes 53,452 Tonnes 85,580 Tonnes 10
2010s 88,827 Tonnes 76,311 Tonnes 105,819 Tonnes 10
2020s 90,412 Tonnes 84,671 Tonnes 96,272 Tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 5 India 133,635 Tonnes compare
  2. 6 Belgium 113,675 Tonnes compare
  3. 7 Germany 108,934 Tonnes compare
  4. 9 Australia 78,234 Tonnes compare
  5. 10 United Kingdom 60,691 Tonnes compare
  6. 11 France 58,135 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 37 places β†’

More reference data data for Italy

All data for Italy β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is annual container transport in Italy?
Annual container transport in Italy was 84,671 Tonnes in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest annual container transport recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 105,819 Tonnes in 2018.
What is the lowest annual container transport recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 524 Tonnes in 1973.
How does Italy rank for annual container transport?
Italy ranks 8th out of 28 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual container transport rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy 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.