Industry Statistics and Rankings
Country Benchmarking
Industry Performance Rankings
This report accounts for 30 number of countries where the industry is active.
The Inland Water Transport in Europe has a market size of €11.4bn in 2024. Revenue volatility is moderate, and revenue has grown at a CAGR of 5.3 % from 2019-2024. The average number of employees is 89,224 in 2024 a number that has grown at a CAGR of 9.3 % over the past five years. One of the most prominent threats to the industry is...
European High and Lows
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Inland Water Transport industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Inland Water Transport industry in Europe is €11.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Inland Water Transport in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 11,789 businesses in the Inland Water Transport industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Inland Water Transport industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Inland Water Transport industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 5.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Inland Water Transport industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Inland Water Transport industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Inland Water Transport in Europe include?
Inland passenger water transport and Inland freight water transport are part of the Inland Water Transport industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Inland Water Transport industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Inland Water Transport industry is Netherlands.
How competitive is the Inland Water Transport industry in Europe?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Inland Water Transport industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Inland Water Transport in Austria
- Inland Water Transport in Romania
- Inland Water Transport in Norway
- Inland Water Transport in Italy
- Inland Water Transport in Denmark
- Inland Water Transport in Poland
- Inland Water Transport in Malta
- Inland Water Transport in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Inland Water Transport in Portugal
- Inland Water Transport in Czechia
- Inland Water Transport in Serbia
- Inland Water Transport in Switzerland
- Inland Water Transport in Slovenia
- Inland Water Transport in Bulgaria
- Inland Water Transport in Iceland
- Inland Water Transport in Spain
- Inland Water Transport in France
- Inland Water Transport in Lithuania
- Inland Water Transport in the Netherlands
- Inland Water Transport in Sweden
- Inland Water Transport in Ireland
- Inland Water Transport in Estonia
- Inland Water Transport in Europe
- Inland Water Transport in Greece
- Inland Water Transport in Russia
- Inland Water Transport in Slovakia
- Inland Water Transport in Belgium
- Inland Water Transport in Hungary
- Inland Water Transport in Finland
- Inland Water Transport in Croatia
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry includes the transport of passengers or freight via rivers, canals, lakes and other inland waterways, including inside harbours and ports. The renting of pleasure boats with crew for inland water transport is also included.
What's included in this industry?
Inland passenger water transportInland freight water transportIndustry Code
502 - Inland water transport in Europe
Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Performance Snapshot
Charts
- Revenue in the Inland Water Transport in Europe
- Employees in the Inland Water Transport in Europe
- Business in the Inland Water Transport in Europe
- Profit in the Inland Water Transport in Europe
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue by Region (2024)
- IVA by Region (2024)
- Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Employment by Region (2024)
- Exports by Region (2024)
- Imports by Region (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Inland Water Transport in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
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 Inland Water Transport in Europe 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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