The United Kingdom freight and logistics market reached approximately USD 128.94 Billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.00% between 2026 and 2035, reaching a value of around USD 210.03 Billion by 2035.
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As per the Department for Transport, the UK has established a goal of achieving a 75 per cent growth in the region’s rail freight sector by 2050 to promote the transition from road transportation to rail.
As of March 2023, around 214,160 logistics businesses were operating in the region.
As per the industry reports, in 2023, four in five logistic operators in the UK plan to digitally transform their operations in the coming years.
Compound Annual Growth Rate
5%
Value in USD Billion
2026-2035
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| United Kingdom Freight and Logistics Market Report Summary | Description | Value |
| Base Year | USD Billion | 2025 |
| Historical Period | USD Billion | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | USD Billion | 2026-2035 |
| Market Size 2025 | USD Billion | 128.94 |
| Market Size 2035 | USD Billion | 210.03 |
| CAGR 2019-2025 | Percentage | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 | Percentage | 5.00% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Region | England | 5.8% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Function | Courier, Express and Parcel | 5.7% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Product Type | Manufacturing | 5.7% |
| Market Share by Region 2025 | Scotland | XX% |
The growth of e-commerce, growing investment in infrastructure including road and rail networks, and rapid urbanisation are some of the influential market drivers. Improvements in facilities and logistics centres are also underway in the UK to support increased capacities and advanced supply chain processes.
Furthermore, the logistics sector comprises several regulations to embrace more environmentally friendly technologies and practices in order to decrease carbon emissions and promote sustainability. This encompasses the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid trucks, and sustainable packaging solutions. The usage of robotics and automation in warehouses and distribution centres is a significant trend which is on the rise and can improve operational efficiency, minimise human error, and increase the sorting and packing processes in warehouses.
Technological advancements in last-mile delivery such as drone shipments, self-driving cars, and intelligent storage units, are becoming increasingly popular in addressing city logistics and increasing the delivery speed.
“United Kingdom Freight and Logistics Market Report and Forecast 2026-2035” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Function
Market Breakup by End Use
Market Breakup by Region
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Function |
| Courier, Express and Parcel | 5.7% |
| Freight Forwarding | 5.4% |
| Freight Transport | XX% |
| Warehousing and Storage | XX% |
| Others | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Product Type |
| Manufacturing | 5.7% |
| Consumer Goods and Retail | 5.4% |
| Food and Beverages | XX% |
| IT Hardware and Telecom | XX% |
| Healthcare | XX% |
| Others | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Region |
| England | 5.8% |
| Wales | XX% |
| Scotland | XX% |
| Northern Ireland | XX% |
Based on end use, the market is divided into manufacturing, consumer goods and retail, food and beverages, IT hardware and telecom, healthcare, chemicals, construction, automotive, and oil and gas, among others. Consumer goods and retail sector are expected to account for a CAGR of 5.4% between 2026-2035 due to the large quantity of goods which are transported on a daily basis. The rise of e-commerce has also increased the need for high-end logistics services to manage the storage, distribution, and final delivery of a wide array of products.
The market players are incorporating automation in their warehouses to speed up operations and enhance efficiency.
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In 2025, the market reached an approximate value of USD 128.94 Billion.
The United Kingdom freight and logistics market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.00% between 2026 and 2035.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth during 2026-2035 to reach around USD 210.03 Billion by 2035.
The market is being driven due to growth of e-commerce, growing investment in infrastructure including road and rail networks, and rapid urbanisation.
The key trends aiding the market include the usage of robotics and automation, technological advancements in last-mile delivery and growing usage of data analytics and AI.
Regions considered in the market are England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Based on function, market segmentations include courier, express and parcel, freight forwarding, freight transport, and warehousing and storage, among others.
Various end uses are manufacturing, consumer goods and retail, food and beverages, IT hardware and telecom, healthcare, chemicals, construction, automotive, and oil and gas, among others.
The major players in the market are FedEx Corporation, United Parcel Service, Inc., Schenker AG, C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., Deutsche Post AG, DSV A/S, CMA CGM Group (CEVA Logistics SA), Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd., Nippon Express Co., Ltd., Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., GXO Logistics, Inc., and A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S, among others.
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| REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Historical Period | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2035 |
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