UK services output growth: broad distribution & transport
UK services output growth: broad distribution & transport stood at 3.4% 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 | |||||||||||
| G-J — Distribution, transport, accommodation, food and information | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 2.1 | |
| H&J — Transport, storage & communications | 6.8 | 5 | 4.4 | 6.6 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
Understanding UK services output growth: broad distribution & transport
Wholesale trade, retail operations, land and air transport, warehousing, accommodation, food services, publishing, broadcasting, telecommunications, and information technology are combined within this broad aggregate across the United Kingdom. This grouping spans the physical movement of goods, temporary lodging, immediate hospitality, and the digital transmission of data and media. It differs from narrower manufacturing or financial indices by capturing the entire supply chain of distribution, logistics, and commercial communication.
Reviewing this growth rate provides a wide lens on how goods move through domestic markets and how information flows across society. Because it merges logistics with retail and digital media, diverging trends within component industries can sometimes cancel each other out in the headline figure. Analysts rely on year-on-year comparisons to smooth out volatile monthly fluctuations caused by fuel price shifts, transport disruptions, or shifts in consumer shopping habits.
Frequently asked questions
- What economic activities does this broad grouping cover?
- It combines distribution, transport, accommodation, food services, publishing, telecommunications, and information technology.
- How does this differ from financial or public sector measures?
- It focuses entirely on commercial trade, logistics, hospitality, and media dissemination, excluding banking, insurance, and state administration.
- Why is a year-on-year comparison recommended for this data?
- It removes large seasonal swings in retail and transport, allowing analysts to spot genuine shifts in supply chain and consumer activity.