The forecast for the UK's national road freight volume of dangerous goods shows a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028, starting from 5.24 billion tonne-kilometers in 2024 and decreasing yearly to 4.39 billion tonne-kilometers by 2028. Compared to the figures in 2023, this indicates a continuing downward trend.

Year-on-year analysis reveals a decrease of approximately 4% from 2024 to 2025 and a similar percentage decrease in subsequent years. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this forecast period indicates an average decline of about 3.6% per year.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential regulatory changes impacting the transportation of dangerous goods.
Technological advancements improving safety and efficiency in logistics.
Shifts towards alternative transportation modes or routes influenced by environmental policies.
Economic factors affecting demand for goods classified as dangerous.