In 2023, the road freight transport unloaded volume in Germany stood at 12.00 billion tonne kilometers. The forecast data from 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent downward trend. The year-on-year variations reveal a decrease of 3.1% from 2025 to 2024, 3.2% from 2026 to 2025, 3.2% from 2027 to 2026, and 3.3% from 2028 to 2027. This amounts to a CAGR of approximately -3.2% from 2024 to 2028. Such a decline highlights challenges in the sector, potentially influenced by macroeconomic factors or shifts in international trade patterns.

Future trends to watch for include:

Impact of European Union regulations on emissions which may affect road transport dynamics.
Technological advancements in logistics and transport efficiency could mitigate the declining trend.
Potential shifts back to local production reducing long-distance road freight demand.
Evolving global trade agreements and their implications on international freight.