UK Retail Logistics Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The retail logistics market in UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 29,143.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 11.6% is expected of UK retail logistics market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$13,532.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$29,143.1
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
11.6%
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UK

UK retail logistics market highlights

  • The UK retail logistics market generated a revenue of USD 13,532.0 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 29,143.1 million by 2030.
  • The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.6% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, roadways was the largest revenue generating mode of transport in 2023.
  • Airways is the most lucrative mode of transport segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Retail logistics market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 13,532.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 29,143.1 million
Growth rate11.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentRoadways
Fastest growing segmentAirways
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationRailways, Airways, Roadways, Waterways
Key market players worldwideXPO Inc, DSV AS, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc, Nippon Express Holdings Inc, FedEx Corp, Schneider Electric SE, United Parcel Service Inc Class B, DHL Group, A. P. Moller Maersk A/S Class B, Associate Global Partners Ltd


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UK accounted for 4.8% of the global retail logistics market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Europe, Germany retail logistics market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Germany is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 32,611.5 million by 2030.

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Roadways was the largest segment with a revenue share of 51.16% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the UK retail logistics market based on railways, airways, roadways, waterways covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The adoption of technology in the logistics sector is a key driver of the increased demand for retail logistics solutions and services in the U.K. Innovations such as automation, artificial intelligence, and data analytics have revolutionized warehouse management, inventory tracking, and last-mile delivery.

The growing realization of these benefits is encouraging retailers as well as logistics companies to invest in these technologies to stay competitive, leading to a surge in demand for logistics solutions that incorporate these advancements. 

According to the AI Activity in U.K. Business report created by Capital Economics Ltd., a London-based economic research company, for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS), approximately 15% of the surveyed businesses have incorporated at least one AI technology into their operations, while around 2% are currently in the process of testing AI through pilot programs.

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UK retail logistics market size, by mode of transport, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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UK retail logistics market size, by mode of transport, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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