In 2023, Germany's road freight transport of secondary raw materials, municipal, and other wastes in non-mountain regions was recorded at approximately 212 million metric tons. The forecasted data reveals a consistent downward trend from 2024 to 2028, with annual figures dropping from 199.83 million metric tons to 151.22 million metric tons.
The year-on-year percentage variations indicate a decreasing pattern:
- 2024 to 2025: Decrease of 6.18%
- 2025 to 2026: Decrease of 6.51%
- 2026 to 2027: Decrease of 6.89%
- 2027 to 2028: Decrease of 7.33%
Over the five-year period, this translates to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately -6.55%.
Future trends to watch include potential regulatory changes in waste management policies and advancements in recycling and waste reduction technologies, which could impact freight transport volumes.
