In 2023, the loaded international container transport volume of products such as wood, cork, straw, plaiting, pulp and paper, printed matter, and recorded media in Germany was 7.90 million TEU kilometers. Forecasts indicate a consistent decline from 2024 through 2028, with year-on-year reductions: 2024 sees a 11% decrease from 2023, 2025 has a 12.4% drop from 2024, 2026 a 14.1% decline from 2025, 2027 a 16.1% decrease from 2026, and 2028 forecasts show a 19.1% fall from 2027. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is projected at -11.8%.
Future trends to watch for include potential recovery or further market contraction due to factors such as global economic conditions, lumber demand fluctuations, technological advancements in production, and international trade regulations that could alter transport volumes in this sector.
