The volume of road freight transport in China stood at 7.1041 trillion tonne-kilometers in 2023. From 2022 to 2023, there was a modest 2.54% year-on-year increase, while the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years showed a slight decline of 0.059%. This indicates a recovery and upward trend after the sharp declines observed in 2019 and 2020.

Values from 2024 onwards are forecasted, with expectations of a steady CAGR of 1.91% over the next five years, projecting the volume to reach 8.0328 trillion tonne-kilometers by 2028. This suggests a cumulative growth rate of 9.93% over this forecast period.

Key future trends to watch for include:

The impact of technological advancements in logistics and transportation.
China's economic policies and their influence on trade activities.
Shifts in global supply chains and their implications for domestic road freight volumes.
Environmental regulations and the adoption of greener transport solutions.