In 2023, the railway transport volume of textiles, textile products, leather, and leather products in Germany stood significantly higher than the forecasts for the 2024-2028 period. It shows stability in 2024 and 2025 with a 6.0 million tonne-kilometer, followed by a decline of approximately 16.7% in 2026, stabilizing at 5.0 million tonne-kilometers through 2028.

Future trends to watch for:

Impacts of economic conditions on the textile and leather industry.
Shifts towards sustainable fashion and its influence on production and transportation needs.
Technological advancements in railway logistics potentially affecting transport efficiency.