The forecast for Germany's loaded international container transport volume of secondary raw materials, municipal, and other wastes shows a consistent annual decrease from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the actual volume stood at a higher level than the forecasted 2024 value of 727.0 thousand TEU kilometers. Year-on-year percentage changes highlight a declining trend: a reduction of approximately 1.6% annually from 2024 to 2025, continuing with similar declines through to 2028. The compounded annual growth rate over these five years further underscores a gradual decrease in volume each year.

Key future trends to observe include:

Fluctuations in global waste management regulations which could impact transport volumes.
Developments in recycling technologies that may reduce the need for transport.
Potential economic shifts influencing international trade and waste management practices.