Annual container transport in Netherlands

Netherlands: Annual container transport was 139,534 Tonnes in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
139,534 Tonnes
Change on year
up 2.4%
Rank
2nd
of 6 groups
All-time high
162,115 Tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
8,831 Tonnes
in 1973
Years of data
52
1973–2024

Annual container transport in Netherlands, 1973–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual container transport in Netherlands is 139,534 Tonnes, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 28.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual container transport in Netherlands peaked at 162,115 Tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 8,831 Tonnes, in 1973.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 11,208 Tonnes 8,831 Tonnes 15,492 Tonnes 7
1980s 23,304 Tonnes 16,746 Tonnes 31,930 Tonnes 10
1990s 40,788 Tonnes 32,300 Tonnes 51,925 Tonnes 10
2000s 68,055 Tonnes 49,559 Tonnes 86,476 Tonnes 10
2010s 109,804 Tonnes 87,333 Tonnes 133,561 Tonnes 10
2020s 148,440 Tonnes 136,241 Tonnes 162,115 Tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 1 United States 289,042 Tonnes compare
  2. 2 Japan 273,497 Tonnes compare
  3. 3 Mexico 197,900 Tonnes compare
  4. 4 Spain 193,079 Tonnes compare
  5. 5 India 133,635 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 37 places β†’

More reference data data for Netherlands

All data for Netherlands β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is annual container transport in Netherlands?
Annual container transport in Netherlands was 139,534 Tonnes in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest annual container transport recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 162,115 Tonnes in 2021.
What is the lowest annual container transport recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 8,831 Tonnes in 1973.
How does Netherlands rank for annual container transport?
Netherlands ranks 2nd out of 6 groups with data for 2024.
Is annual container transport rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is up 28.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Netherlands 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.