United Kingdom
UK SIC H52.290|Statistics

Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in the UK - Employment (2020-2030)

There are xx employees in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents industry in the UK, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. This industry provides support services to freight transport industries to help them overcome international trade logistics. These include freight forwarding services by various modes of transportation like rail, road, sea or air. The industry also facilitates goods consignments, customs and freight brokerage, stock consolidation and goods-handling operations.

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Employment

Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.

Revenue

$XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%

Employees

XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%

Businesses

XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%

Profit

$XX
2020-2025 XX%

Profit Margin

XX%
2020-2025 XX%

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Related Industries

Industry Sector Last 5-yr CAGR Forecast 5-year CAGR Revenue
Third-Party Logistics in the UK
United Kingdom
Transportation and Storage
XX% XX% $XX
Freight Rail Transport in the UK
United Kingdom
Transportation and Storage
XX% XX% $XX
Freight Road Transport in the UK
United Kingdom
Transportation and Storage
XX% XX% $XX
Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport in the UK
United Kingdom
Transportation and Storage
XX% XX% $XX
Freight Air Transport in the UK
United Kingdom
Transportation and Storage
XX% XX% $XX
Freight Forwarding Brokerages & Agencies in the US
United States
Transportation and Storage in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Freight Packing & Logistics Services in the US
United States
Transportation and Storage in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Third-Party Logistics in the US
United States
Transportation and Storage in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Freight Forwarding Brokerages & Agencies in Canada
Canada
Transportation and Storage in Canada
XX% XX% $XX
Freight Packing & Logistics Services in Canada
Canada
Transportation and Storage in Canada
XX% XX% $XX
Road Freight Forwarding in Australia
Australia
Transportation and Storage in Australia
XX% XX% $XX
Rail, Air and Sea Freight Forwarding in Australia
Australia
Transportation and Storage in Australia
XX% XX% $XX
Customs Agency Services in Australia
Australia
Transportation and Storage in Australia
XX% XX% $XX
Customs Agency and Freight Forwarding Services in New Zealand
New Zealand
Transportation and Storage in New Zealand
XX% XX% $XX
Freight Road Transport in Ireland
Ireland
Transportation and Storage in Ireland
XX% XX% $XX
Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport in Ireland
Ireland
Transportation and Storage in Ireland
XX% XX% $XX

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are employed in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in the UK in 2025?

There is 66,187 people employed in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in the UK as of 2025.

What is employment growth in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in the UK in 2025?

The number of people employed in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in the UK grew 3.0% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.

Is employment in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in the UK expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?

See our full analysis of the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in the UK to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

How many people does the average business in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in the UK employ?

The average Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in the UK business is 9.8 employees.

Are businesses in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in the UK adding employees?

The average business in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in the UK now employs more workers than it did five years ago.

How productive are employees in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in the UK?

The revenue per employee for the average business in the Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in the UK has decreased in the last five years.

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