United Kingdom
UK SIC H49.410|Statistics

Freight Road Transport in the UK - Employment (2021-2031)

There are xx employees in the Freight Road Transport industry in the UK, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. This industry transports freight by road using trucks, vans and other road vehicles. This includes the haulage of bulk, stock, heavy, liquid and refrigerated transport. The industry also carries vehicles, waste materials and logs.

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Employment

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

Revenue

$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Employees

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Businesses

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Profit

$XX
2021-2026 XX%

Profit Margin

XX%
2021-2026 XX%

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Industry Sector Last 5-yr CAGR Forecast 5-year CAGR Revenue
Freight Rail Transport in the UK
United Kingdom
Transportation & Storage
XX% XX% $XX
Inland Freight Water Transport in the UK
United Kingdom
Transportation & Storage
XX% XX% $XX
Freight Air Transport in the UK
United Kingdom
Transportation & Storage
XX% XX% $XX
Removal Services in the UK
United Kingdom
Transportation & Storage
XX% XX% $XX
Warehousing & Storage in the UK
United Kingdom
Transportation & Storage
XX% XX% $XX
Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in the UK
United Kingdom
Transportation & Storage
XX% XX% $XX
Local Freight Trucking in the US
United States
Transportation & Storage in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Long-Distance Freight Trucking in the US
United States
Transportation & Storage in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Local Specialized Freight Trucking in the US
United States
Transportation & Storage in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Vehicle Shipping Services in the US
United States
Transportation & Storage in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Long-Distance Refrigerated Trucking in the US
United States
Transportation & Storage in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Dump Truck Services in the US
United States
Transportation & Storage in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Local Freight Trucking in Canada
Canada
Transportation & Storage in Canada
XX% XX% $XX
Long-Distance Freight Trucking in Canada
Canada
Transportation & Storage in Canada
XX% XX% $XX
Road Freight Transport in Australia
Australia
Transportation & Storage in Australia
XX% XX% $XX
Road Freight Transport in New Zealand
New Zealand
Transportation & Storage in New Zealand
XX% XX% $XX
Freight Road Transport in Germany
Germany
Transportation & Storage in Germany
XX% XX% $XX
Freight Road Transport in Ireland
Ireland
Transportation & Storage in Ireland
XX% XX% $XX
Freight Trucking in China
China
Transportation & Storage in China
XX% XX% $XX

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are employed in the Freight Road Transport in the UK in 2026?

There is 290,102 people employed in the Freight Road Transport in the UK as of 2026.

What is employment growth in the Freight Road Transport in the UK in 2026?

The number of people employed in the Freight Road Transport in the UK grew 0.7% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.

Is employment in the Freight Road Transport in the UK expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?

See our full analysis of the Freight Road Transport 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 Road Transport in the UK employ?

The average Freight Road Transport in the UK business is 6.4 employees.

Are businesses in the Freight Road Transport in the UK adding employees?

The average business in the Freight Road Transport in the UK now employs more workers than it did five years ago.

How productive are employees in the Freight Road Transport in the UK?

The revenue per employee for the average business in the Freight Road Transport in the UK has increased in the last five years.

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