Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Lithuania compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Lithuania
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#16 In EuropeBusiness
#20 In EuropeEmployees
#7 In EuropeWages
#7 In EuropeOver the five years through 2025, industry revenue is expected to inch up at a compound annual rate of 0.1% to €51.8 billion. European freight rail transportation has succumbed to intense competition over the past decade, with road freight accounting for a consistently greater proportion of inland freight volumes. 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. Industry performance is significantly influenced by broader macroeconomic conditions and geopolitical relations. These factors dictate freight volume and trade dynamics, which, in turn, determine income opportunities for freight rail transport.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2025
Biggest companies in the Freight Rail Transport in Lithuania
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue (€m)
2025 | Profit (€m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PKP Cargo SA | 850.3 | -234.5 | -27.6 |
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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 Lithuania in 2025?
The market size of the Freight Rail Transport industry in Lithuania is €763.4m in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Freight Rail Transport industry in Lithuania in 2025?
There are 4 businesses in the Freight Rail Transport industry in Lithuania, which has declined at a CAGR of 7.8 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Freight Rail Transport industry in Lithuania grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Freight Rail Transport industry in Lithuania has been growing at a CAGR of 1.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Freight Rail Transport industry in Lithuania over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Freight Rail Transport industry in Lithuania is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Freight Rail Transport industry in Lithuania?
The biggest company operating in the Freight Rail Transport industry in Lithuania is PKP Cargo SA
What does the Freight Rail Transport industry in Lithuania include?
National transport and International transport are part of the Freight Rail Transport industry in Lithuania.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Freight Rail Transport industry in Lithuania?
The company holding the most market share in the Freight Rail Transport industry in Lithuania is PKP Cargo SA.
How competitive is the Freight Rail Transport industry in Lithuania?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Freight Rail Transport industry in Lithuania.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
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
PKP Cargo SAIndustry Code
4912 - Freight rail transport in Lithuania
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2025 Revenue Growth
- 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 Lithuania industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Freight Rail Transport in Lithuania industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Freight Rail Transport in Lithuania industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Freight Rail Transport in Lithuania 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 Lithuania industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Freight Rail Transport in Lithuania industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Freight Rail Transport in Lithuania industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Lithuania
- Total Exports into Lithuania
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 (2025)
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 (2025)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2025)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Freight Rail Transport in Lithuania located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 1 companies by market share:
- Market share (2025)
- Revenue (2025)
- Profit (2025)
- Profit margin (2025)
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 Lithuania 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 Lithuania industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and bottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2025)
- Business Growth (2025)
- Job Growth (2025)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2025)
- Imports/Demand (2025)
- Exports/Revenue (2025)
- Revenue per Employee (2025)
- Wages/Revenue (2025)
- Employees per Establishment (2025)
- Average Wage (2025)
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 (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Methodology
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