In 2023, the road freight volume of products of wood, cork, straw, plaiting, pulp and paper, printed matter, and recorded media in Germany stood at 82.5 million metric tons. The forecast indicates a declining trend from 2024 through 2028, with expected volumes decreasing from 81.32 million metric tons in 2024 to 77.18 million metric tons in 2028. This represents a steady annual decline, with an average contraction rate of approximately 1.3% per year over the period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Changes in global demand for paper and wood products, potentially influenced by increasing digitalization.
Developments in sustainable packaging solutions that may alter material transport needs.
The impact of environmental regulations on road freight logistics and material sourcing.