The forecast for Germany's road freight volume of wood, cork, straw, plaiting materials, pulp and paper, printed matter, and recorded media shows a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028, starting at 92.44 million metric tons in 2024 and decreasing to 87.13 million metric tons by 2028. This represents a year-on-year decline of approximately 1.45% annually. In 2023, the actual volume was slightly higher than that of 2024, indicating the beginning of a downward trend.

Future trends to watch for include:

The impact of digitalization reducing demand for printed matter.
Sustainability and environmental regulations potentially affecting material usage.
Technological advancements in lightweight, durable materials which may alter transportation volumes.