Annual container transport in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Annual container transport was 60,691 Tonnes in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
60,691 Tonnes
Change on year
up 3.7%
World rank
10th
of 28 countries
All-time high
68,456 Tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
11,356 Tonnes
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Annual container transport in United Kingdom, 1970–2024

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Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual container transport in United Kingdom is 60,691 Tonnes, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.7% on the previous year and down 0.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual container transport in United Kingdom peaked at 68,456 Tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 11,356 Tonnes, in 1970.

That places United Kingdom 10th out of 28 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 55 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 16,412 Tonnes 11,356 Tonnes 19,512 Tonnes 10
1980s 24,818 Tonnes 19,038 Tonnes 33,005 Tonnes 10
1990s 45,847 Tonnes 34,511 Tonnes 58,400 Tonnes 10
2000s 54,232 Tonnes 51,100 Tonnes 60,510 Tonnes 10
2010s 61,538 Tonnes 55,053 Tonnes 68,456 Tonnes 10
2020s 60,068 Tonnes 58,547 Tonnes 61,355 Tonnes 5

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 7 Germany 108,934 Tonnes compare
  2. 8 Italy 84,671 Tonnes compare
  3. 9 Australia 78,234 Tonnes compare
  4. 11 France 58,135 Tonnes compare
  5. 12 Greece 42,421 Tonnes compare
  6. 13 Canada 36,289 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 37 places β†’

More reference data data for United Kingdom

All data for United Kingdom β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is annual container transport in United Kingdom?
Annual container transport in United Kingdom was 60,691 Tonnes in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest annual container transport recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 68,456 Tonnes in 2018.
What is the lowest annual container transport recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 11,356 Tonnes in 1970.
How does United Kingdom rank for annual container transport?
United Kingdom ranks 10th out of 28 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual container transport rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Annual container transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual container transport
Unit
Tonnes
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
37 places, 1,465 data points, 1970–2024
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Container transport by rail and sea.