In 2023, Germany’s road freight transport of food products, beverages, and tobacco in non-mountain regions stood at 281.85 million metric tons. From 2024 onward, the forecast indicates a declining trend, with a year-on-year decrease of approximately 2% in 2025, smoothing to about a 2.5% annual decline by 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period from 2024 to 2028 shows an average annual decrease of around 1.7%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Changing consumer preferences impacting transport volumes.
- Potential shifts towards more sustainable transportation practices.
- Regulatory changes affecting logistics and distribution.
- Innovations in supply chain efficiency and technology adoption.
