The railway transport volume of products related to wood, cork, straw, plaiting, pulp and paper, printed matter, and recorded media in Germany is projected to decline from 10.1 million metric tons in 2024 to 9.84 million metric tons in 2028. This represents a cumulative decrease in volume year-on-year: -0.69% in 2025, -0.6% in 2026, -0.7% in 2027, and -0.61% in 2028.

Future trends to watch for:

Adoption of sustainable transportation methods and its impact on railway freight demand.
Changes in demand for digital media reducing printed materials transport.
The effect of economic and trade policies on the wood and paper industries.
Potential shifts in production locations impacting railway logistics.