Annual container transport in Poland
Poland: Annual container transport was 26,853 Tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
26,853 Tonnes
Change on year
up 18.0%
World rank
3rd
of 7 countries
All-time high
26,853 Tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
651 Tonnes
in 1981
Years of data
44
1980–2023
Annual container transport in Poland, 1980–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual container transport in Poland is 26,853 Tonnes, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.
The figure is up 18.0% on the previous year and up 105.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual container transport in Poland peaked at 26,853 Tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 651 Tonnes, in 1981.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual container transport in Poland, year by year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 703 Tonnes | — |
| 1981 | 651 Tonnes | -7.4% |
| 1982 | 691 Tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1983 | 779 Tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1984 | 848 Tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1985 | 831 Tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1986 | 795 Tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1987 | 973 Tonnes | +22.4% |
| 1988 | 1,138 Tonnes | +17.0% |
| 1989 | 1,167 Tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 1,199 Tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 1,120 Tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1992 | 986 Tonnes | -12.0% |
| 1993 | 1,108 Tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1994 | 1,208 Tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 1,400 Tonnes | +15.9% |
| 1996 | 1,618 Tonnes | +15.6% |
| 1997 | 1,819 Tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1998 | 2,107 Tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1999 | 2,063 Tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 1,972 Tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2001 | 2,124 Tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 2,230 Tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 2,685 Tonnes | +20.4% |
| 2004 | 3,499 Tonnes | +30.3% |
| 2005 | 4,154 Tonnes | +18.7% |
| 2006 | 4,781 Tonnes | +15.1% |
| 2007 | 5,900 Tonnes | +23.4% |
| 2008 | 5,610 Tonnes | -4.9% |
| 2009 | 5,093 Tonnes | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 7,828 Tonnes | +53.7% |
| 2011 | 9,421 Tonnes | +20.4% |
| 2012 | 10,781 Tonnes | +14.4% |
| 2013 | 13,060 Tonnes | +21.1% |
| 2014 | 15,448 Tonnes | +18.3% |
| 2015 | 13,576 Tonnes | -12.1% |
| 2016 | 14,841 Tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2017 | 17,149 Tonnes | +15.6% |
| 2018 | 22,142 Tonnes | +29.1% |
| 2019 | 23,085 Tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 21,656 Tonnes | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 23,115 Tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 22,756 Tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 26,853 Tonnes | +18.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 857.6 Tonnes | 651 Tonnes | 1,167 Tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,463 Tonnes | 986 Tonnes | 2,107 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,805 Tonnes | 1,972 Tonnes | 5,900 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,733 Tonnes | 7,828 Tonnes | 23,085 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 23,595 Tonnes | 21,656 Tonnes | 26,853 Tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 1 Türkiye 143,358 Tonnes compare
- 1 United States 289,042 Tonnes compare
- 2 Netherlands 139,534 Tonnes compare
- 2 Croatia 4,171 Tonnes compare
- 2 Japan 273,497 Tonnes compare
- 3 Mexico 197,900 Tonnes compare
- 4 Slovenia 9,454 Tonnes compare
- 4 Spain 193,079 Tonnes compare
- 5 Lithuania 7,858 Tonnes compare
- 5 India 133,635 Tonnes compare
- 6 Belgium 113,675 Tonnes compare
- 6 Latvia 5,063 Tonnes compare
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- Exposure to extreme temperature — Annual temperature change 1.83 Degrees celsius (2023)
- Cooling and heating degree days by NUTS 3 region - monthly data 487.83 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual container transport in Poland?
- Annual container transport in Poland was 26,853 Tonnes in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest annual container transport recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 26,853 Tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual container transport recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 651 Tonnes in 1981.
- How does Poland rank for annual container transport?
- Poland ranks 3rd out of 7 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual container transport rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 105.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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.