In 2023, the international container transport volume of wood, cork, straw, plaiting, pulp and paper, printed matter, and recorded media in Germany stood at an actual value of 54.7 (in thousands of TEUs). The forecast from 2024 onwards indicates a gradual decline in volume: decreasing from 53.93 in 2024 to 49.59 in 2028. The year-on-year variation displays a consistent decline of approximately 2% annually.

Future trends to watch for:

Shifts in sustainability practices affecting material use.
Technological advances impacting the production and consumption of these goods.
Economic factors and trade policies that could influence import/export dynamics.