The forecast for the UK's national road freight volume in the chemical sector shows a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028, starting at 40.32 million metric tons in 2024 and reducing to 34.03 million metric tons by 2028. Compared to 2023, this represents a discernible downward trend. The annual percentage decrease averages at approximately 4%, indicating economic or regulatory challenges impacting this sector. Notably, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this forecast period remains negative.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of increased environmental regulations, shifts in manufacturing practices, and emerging technologies that might alter demand patterns or logistic efficiencies in the chemical transport industry.
