The forecasted national road freight volume for man-made fibers, nuclear fuel, chemicals, rubber, plastic, and chemical products in the UK shows a consistent year-on-year decline from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 6.24 billion tonne kilometers in 2024, this volume decreases by an average of approximately 2.0% per year, reaching 5.77 billion tonne kilometers by 2028. This trend highlights a gradual reduction over the forecast period. In 2023, the actual volume was slightly higher, indicating the beginning of a downward trend.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in transportation efficiency and potential regulatory impacts on chemical and plastic transport, which could further influence road freight volumes in this sector.
