UK services output annual growth: warehousing and support
UK services output annual growth: warehousing and support stood at 1.3% in Jul 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Monthly GDP and output table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1998 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Monthly GDP and output table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services output, growth on a year earlier | |||||||||||
| 52 — Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation | 1.3 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 6 | 8.8 | 5.5 | 4.1 | |
| 58 — Publishing activities | -0.3 | 4.9 | 2.9 | -0.3 | -1.6 | -1.2 | -4.1 | 1.3 | -4.6 | 1.7 |
Understanding UK services output annual growth: warehousing and support
Port authorities, container terminals, cold storage facilities, haulage depots, and cargo handling agents generate the activity measured across the United Kingdom. This indicator captures the annual percentage change in real output for warehousing and support activities for transportation. It stands apart from transport operations themselves by focusing on logistics support, cargo storage, and terminal management rather than the movement of vehicles.
Interpreting these figures requires accounting for supply chain bottlenecks, inventory hoarding cycles, and seasonal trade surges preceding holiday periods. Revisions occur as customs data and detailed corporate returns replace early operational estimates. Analysts comparing warehousing output with manufacturing or retail trade should recognise that inventory holding patterns often lag production and consumption shifts by several weeks.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this include long-term storage and self-storage?
- Yes, general warehousing, refrigerated storage, and domestic self-storage facilities are all captured within this sector.
- How do port operations influence the monthly index?
- Cargo handling and port terminal services fluctuate with international trade volumes and shipping container flows.
- Why might warehousing growth diverge from retail sales?
- Retailers adjusting inventory levels up or down can cause warehousing activity to temporarily decouple from current consumer spending.