In 2023, the volume of unloaded international container transport for products including wood, cork, straw, plaiting materials, pulp, paper, printed matter, and recorded media in Germany stood at 1,065 Thousand TEU Kilometers. Starting in 2024, a progressive downturn is projected, with a year-on-year decrease of 16% by 2025, followed by 18.8% in 2026, 22.9% in 2027, and 28.8% by 2028. This represents a CAGR of -22.8% over the forecasted five-year period.

Future trends to watch for:

The potential impact of digitalization reducing demand for printed materials.
Shifts in global trade policies affecting import-export dynamics for pulp and paper.
Environmental regulations influencing the wood and cork industry's transport volumes.