As of 2023, Germany's national road freight transport of secondary raw materials, municipal, and other wastes loaded in non-border regions was observed at around 197.8 million metric tons. The forecasted data through 2028 indicate a steady decline, with volumes dropping from 190.96 million metric tons in 2024 to 168.13 million metric tons in 2028. Year-on-year variations highlight a downward trend, with an approximate decrease of 3% annually. Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reflects a decline of about 3.08%.

Key future trends to watch include:

Potential impacts of increasing environmental regulations on waste management practices.
Advancements in recycling technologies that might alter waste volumes and composition.
Economic shifts affecting industrial production rates which could influence waste generation.
Policy initiatives promoting circular economy paradigms could mitigate volume declines.