Key Market Indicators
German freight volume is projected to hit 518 million tonne-kilometers by 2028, up from 507 million tonne-kilometers in 2023. This marks a modest annual growth rate of 0.4%. Historical data since 1975 shows a slight annual decline of 0.2% in Germany's supply. In 2023, Germany ranked third in freight volume, with Kazakhstan overtaking it at the same 507 million tonne-kilometers. The top four countries in this ranking were Kazakhstan, Germany, and Poland. On the revenue front, German freight revenue is expected to reach €43.6 billion by 2028 from €40 billion in 2023, growing at an annual compound rate of 1.4%. Since 2013, Germany's market has seen a yearly increase of 2.1%. In 2023, Germany was fourth in freight revenue, with Poland coming ahead at €40 billion. France, Poland, and Germany occupied the second, third, and fourth spots in this ranking, respectively.