In 2023, the road freight volume for man-made fibers, nuclear fuel, chemicals, rubber, plastic, and chemical products in Germany stood at 1.28 billion tonne kilometers. Forecasts suggest a decline over the next five years, starting from 1.16 billion tonne kilometers in 2024, dropping annually to 0.757 billion tonne kilometers by 2028. This indicates a year-on-year decrease from 2024 onwards, compounding to an average contraction in road freight volume. The average CAGR over this period reflects a consistent decrease.

Future trends to watch for:

The transition towards greener energy sources and materials may influence freight volume in some sectors.
Germany’s industrial policy developments could adjust demand for these products.
Global trade dynamics may further impact road freight capacity for the forecasted items.