Warehousing & Storage in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

Stored up: Industry revenue is expected to expand in 2023-24, supported by greater demand for e-commerce

The Warehousing and Storage industry provides its clients with storage facilities for various goods, including general merchandise. It also offers specialised storage of liquids and gases, agricultural commodities and refrigerated goods. The industry has expanded thanks to the ever-growing e-commerce and high online spending. Supply chains have become increasingly complex, and the industry has adapted to satisfy new customer demands. Warehouses have developed into distribution centres, where goods can be packed and held for final delivery. Over the five years through 2023-24, the UK warehousing and storage industry is expected to expand at a compound annual rate of 2.6% to £29.5 billion.

This industry consists of businesses operating storage facilities for all kinds of goods, including grain silos, storage tanks, general merchandise and refrigerated warehouses. The industry also stores goods in foreign trade zones, furniture repositories and freezers.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.