In 2023, the National Railway Freight Ton-kilometers Traffic of Timber in China stood at 139.55 hundred million tonne kilometers. Forecasts predict a downward trend, decreasing gradually by approximately 5% annually, reaching just over 110.66 hundred million tonne kilometers by 2028. This marks a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately -4.49% over the five-year period beginning in 2024.

Future Trends to Watch For:

Shifts in timber supply chain dynamics due to global economic changes could impact freight demand.
Environmental regulations might influence timber industry practices, affecting rail transportation volumes.
Advances in logistics technology could improve efficiency, potentially reversing the downward freight trend.