In 2023, the national container transport volume for metal ores, peat, uranium, thorium, and other mining and quarrying products in Germany stood at 47.0 thousand metric tons. According to the forecast, the volume is set to rise to 48.0 thousand metric tons from 2024 to 2025, with a slight increase to 49.0 thousand metric tons from 2026 onwards, up until 2028. This represents a growth trend with an approximate CAGR of 0.96% over the five-year period. No significant year-on-year variation is observed as the increase remains steady with a 1-thousand metric ton increment around 2026.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in mining, environmental regulations potentially affecting mining and transportation practices, and shifts in global demand for these materials which could impact transport volumes and create volatility. Monitoring shifts in European Union policies affecting mining and transport could also be fruitful, as these could influence future volumes.
