The forecasted volume of road freight transport on own account in the UK shows a steady increase from 48.41 to 48.8 billion tonne kilometers between 2024 and 2028. In 2023, the actual figure stood at 48.35 billion tonne kilometers, indicating a minimal yet consistent year-on-year growth that averages out to approximately 0.2% annually over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements that could improve efficiency and impact transport volumes.
Environmental policies potentially affecting the volume of goods transported on own account.
Macro-economic factors that might affect demand for road freight services in the UK.