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In 2024, the European Union (EU) reaffirmed its role as a key player in international trade, registering imports of 1.1 billion tons of goods from countries outside the bloc, resulting in a total value of €1.251 billion. During the same period, exports via maritime transport reached 0.5 billion tons, totaling €1.126 billion in value.
Maritime transport solidified its position as the primary mode of transportation in EU trade, accounting for 75.6% of all imports and 73.7% of exports in terms of volume. However, regarding total value, its share was slightly lower, with 51.3% for imports and 43.6% for exports.
Rail transport showed modest yet relevant performance, contributing 3.1% of import volume and 2.9% of export volume. In terms of value, this mode accounted for only 1.5% of imports and 1.3% of exports. Air transport played a smaller role in terms of volume, with just 0.2% of imports and 2.8% of exports, although these shipments represented a significant portion of total value, at 18.3% for imports and 27.1% for exports.
Road transport, while less significant in terms of volume, showed a higher share in value, reaching 20.4% for imports and 24.0% for exports, compared to 5.8% and 16.5% in volume.
These figures reflect the growing dynamism of international trade in the region, coinciding with the celebration of World Maritime Day on September 25. The prominence of maritime transport is crucial for the EU’s economy and underscores a clear trend toward strengthening its global trade relationships.
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