The volume of international road freight transport unloaded domestically in the UK was 2.79 billion tonne kilometers in 2023. The forecasts from 2024 to 2028 show a consistent decline from 2.73 to 2.49 billion tonne kilometers. This suggests a decreasing trend with a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicating a declining trajectory. Year-on-year variations show that the volume shrinks by approximately 2.2% each year from the prior year.

Future trends to watch include:

Impact of Brexit and related trade agreements on road transport logistics.
Emerging technologies enhancing logistics efficiency, potentially reversing the trend.
Environmental regulations influencing operational costs and strategies in the freight industry.