The road freight transport market in China experienced significant fluctuations from 2013 to 2023, with an initial downward trend, followed by periods of recovery, and ultimately stable growth. In 2023, the market reached 7.1041 trillion tonne-kilometers, marking a slight year-on-year increase of 2.54%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the last five years, however, shows a slight decline at -0.059%. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 suggests a moderate annual growth rate at 1.91%, predicting the market to expand to 8.0328 trillion tonne-kilometers by 2028.

Future trends to watch for in the road freight transport market in China include:

The impact of technological advancements such as autonomous vehicles and IoT on efficiency and costs.
Policies and regulations geared towards reducing carbon emissions and promoting green logistics.
Economic shifts that may affect domestic and international trade volumes.
Infrastructure developments, particularly in rural and cross-border areas.