Northern Ireland services index: transport and storage
Northern Ireland services index: transport and storage stood at 103.3 in Q2 2026, according to Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). It is one of the indicators in the Output indices, Northern Ireland and Wales table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2005 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Output indices, Northern Ireland and Wales table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Index of Services (2023 = 100) | |||||||||||
| Transport, storage, information and communication | 103.3 | 102.1 | 99.2 | 99.9 | 100.8 | 100 | 95.5 | 99.6 | 100.3 | 100.6 | |
| Other services | 102.3 | 103.1 | 101.2 | 95.2 | 102.6 | 98.4 | 100.3 | 100.6 | 102.8 | 99.5 |
Understanding northern Ireland services index: transport and storage
Logistics, freight transport, warehousing, telecommunications, and information technology enterprises across Northern Ireland track the real output volume of connectivity industries. This series measures the physical movement of goods, data transmission services, and media broadcasting operations within Northern Ireland, omitting retail trade, hospitality, and financial intermediation. It isolates supply chain transport and digital communication infrastructure from general service sector activities.
When examining these metrics, analysts must account for technological shifts and seasonal freight spikes tied to manufacturing cycles and retail distribution windows. Early data releases are frequently revised as transport operators and telecommunications firms update their operational returns. Users should evaluate long-term infrastructure trends rather than short-term quarterly noise, and avoid comparing transport volumes directly with financial service outputs.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series include postal and courier delivery services?
- Yes, postal operations, freight transport, and courier logistics are fully integrated into the transport and storage component.
- How do IT and telecommunications fit into transport?
- Digital communications and software publishing are grouped with transport and storage to form a combined connectivity sector.
- Are international shipping movements included in regional figures?
- The index captures freight and logistics activity originating from or terminating within the regional transport network.