Goods transported in intermodal transport units in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Goods transported in intermodal transport units was 15,580 Thousand tonnes in 2019. ▼ Falling
Latest (2019)
15,580 Thousand tonnes
Change on year
down 5.9%
World rank
7th
of 40 countries
All-time high
22,326 Thousand tonnes
in 2006
All-time low
11,098 Thousand tonnes
in 2011
Years of data
16
2004–2019
Goods transported in intermodal transport units in United Kingdom, 2004–2019
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
In 2019, goods transported in intermodal transport units in United Kingdom stood at 15,580 Thousand tonnes.
That represents a change of down 5.9% on the previous year and up 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods transported in intermodal transport units in United Kingdom peaked at 22,326 Thousand tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 11,098 Thousand tonnes, in 2011.
That places United Kingdom 7th out of 40 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 16 years of available data.
Goods transported in intermodal transport units in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 19,963 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 2005 | 20,072 Thousand tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 22,326 Thousand tonnes | +11.2% |
| 2007 | 13,192 Thousand tonnes | -40.9% |
| 2008 | 13,527 Thousand tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 14,312 Thousand tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 12,924 Thousand tonnes | -9.7% |
| 2011 | 11,098 Thousand tonnes | -14.1% |
| 2012 | 11,742 Thousand tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 11,398 Thousand tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 14,657 Thousand tonnes | +28.6% |
| 2015 | 11,791 Thousand tonnes | -19.6% |
| 2016 | 12,445 Thousand tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 13,578 Thousand tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 16,565 Thousand tonnes | +22.0% |
| 2019 | 15,580 Thousand tonnes | -5.9% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 15,580 Thousand tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,229 Thousand tonnes, 4.8× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 15,580 Thousand tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,566 Thousand tonnes, 3.4× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17,232 Thousand tonnes | 13,192 Thousand tonnes | 22,326 Thousand tonnes | 6 |
| 2010s | 13,178 Thousand tonnes | 11,098 Thousand tonnes | 16,565 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 5 France 23,296 Thousand tonnes compare
- 6 Switzerland 20,586 Thousand tonnes compare
- 7 United Kingdom 15,580 Thousand tonnes compare
- 9 Belgium 15,566 Thousand tonnes compare
- 10 Netherlands 14,467 Thousand tonnes compare
- 10 Netherlands 14,467 Thousand tonnes compare
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods transported in intermodal transport units in United Kingdom?
- Goods transported in intermodal transport units in United Kingdom was 15,580 Thousand tonnes in 2019, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest goods transported in intermodal transport units recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 22,326 Thousand tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest goods transported in intermodal transport units recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,098 Thousand tonnes in 2011.
- How does United Kingdom rank for goods transported in intermodal transport units?
- United Kingdom ranks 7th out of 40 countries with data for 2019.
- Is goods transported in intermodal transport units rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Goods transported in intermodal transport units. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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