Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Belgium compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Belgium
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#10 In EuropeBusiness
#10 In EuropeEmployees
#19 In EuropeWages
#13 In EuropeEuropean freight rail transportation has succumbed to intense competition over the past decade, with road freight accounting for an increasing proportion of inland freight volumes. Accordingly, as per Eurostat data, the share of EU freight transport performed by rail decreased from 19.2% in 2011 to 16.8% in 2020. Dependence on rail freight varies widely across Europe, with Russia being the most prominent user of rail freight transport. Western Europe uses their extensive railway network for passenger transport, whereas Central Europe and the Balkans rely more heavily on rail freight. For example, according to Eurostat, in 2020, a third of railway traffic in Poland came from freight services, while in France, it was only 15%.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Freight Rail Transport in Belgium
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Société Nationale SNCF SA | 43,545.3 | 2,545.3 | 5.8 | |
LINEAS NV/SA | 530.3 | -4.2 | -0.8 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Freight Rail Transport industry in Belgium in 2024?
The market size of the Freight Rail Transport industry in Belgium is €624.7m in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Freight Rail Transport in Belgium industry in 2024?
There are 26 businesses in the Freight Rail Transport industry in Belgium, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Freight Rail Transport industry in Belgium grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Freight Rail Transport industry in Belgium has been growing at a CAGR of 5.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Freight Rail Transport industry in Belgium over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Freight Rail Transport industry in Belgium is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Freight Rail Transport market in Belgium?
The biggest companies operating in the Freight Rail Transport market in Belgium are Société Nationale SNCF SA and LINEAS NV/SA
What does the Freight Rail Transport in Belgium include?
National transport and International transport are part of the Freight Rail Transport industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Freight Rail Transport in Belgium?
The company holding the most market share in Belgium is Société Nationale SNCF SA.
How competitive is the Freight Rail Transport industry in Belgium?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Freight Rail Transport industry in Belgium.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Freight Road Transport in Belgium
- Inland Freight Water Transport in Belgium
Complementors
- Warehousing & Storage in Belgium
- Passenger Rail Transport in Belgium
International industries
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry transport freight via rail on both mainline rail networks and short-line freight railroads across Europe. The industry does not include cargo handling, warehousing and storing goods, or railroad infrastructure operations.
Related Terms
MODAL SHIFTTRANS-EUROPEAN TRANSPORT NETWORKMULTIMODAL TRANSPORTWhat's included in this industry?
National transport International transport Transit servicesCompanies
Société Nationale SNCF SALINEAS NV/SAIndustry Code
4912 - Freight rail transport in Belgium
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue CAGR
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Freight Rail Transport in Belgium industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Freight Rail Transport in Belgium industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Freight Rail Transport in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Freight Rail Transport in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Obstacles hinder international freight transport growth. Delivering freight across Europe requires a new train driver with no uniform EU track width – barriers that do not concern road freight transport.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Freight Rail Transport in Belgium industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Freight Rail Transport in Belgium industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Freight Rail Transport in Belgium industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Belgium
- Total Exports into Belgium
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Competition in individual regions is low. Once train operating companies win a contract, they have a natural monopoly on their area, limiting internal competition.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Freight Rail Transport in Belgium located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 2 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Harmonised regulations improve efficiency. EU railways (interoperability) regulations ensure standard Technical Specifications for Interoperability apply across Europe's railways and establish a formal European verification and authorisation process for placing new, upgraded or renewed infrastructure or rolling stock in service.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Freight Rail Transport in Belgium industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Decreasing employment lowers wage costs. Greater automation in the rail freight industry has kept the industry immune to European labour shortages.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Freight Rail Transport in Belgium industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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