UK services output index: transport & storage
UK services output index: transport & storage stood at 117 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 1997 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 index by industry | |||||||||||
| H&J — Transport, storage & communications | 117 | 115.3 | 114.2 | 114.8 | 113.1 | 112.2 | 111.8 | 111.8 | 110.7 | 110.1 | |
| H-N and R-U — Private non-distribution services | 105.7 | 104.9 | 104.3 | 104 | 104.1 | 103.6 | 103 | 103.2 | 102.7 | 102.7 |
Understanding UK services output index: transport & storage
Freight haulage, passenger transport, warehousing logistics, postal activities, and telecommunications services across the United Kingdom generate the monthly real gross value added measured by this index. The series captures the physical movement of goods and people alongside digital communication channels, separating transport and storage networks from retail and hospitality trades. Calculation relies on freight ton-kilometres, passenger journey counts, postal delivery volumes, and deflated telecommunications revenue.
Reading these figures requires monitoring fuel price volatility and supply chain bottlenecks that can rapidly impact transport operating margins and physical throughput. Seasonal adjustment accounts for weather-related travel disruptions and peak logistics periods, though sudden global trade shifts can introduce volatility. Analysts review this indicator to assess the efficiency and operational capacity of commercial supply chains across the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index cover retail trade or hotels?
- No, retail trade and hospitality are excluded, as this series focuses strictly on transport, storage, and communications.
- What physical metrics are used alongside financial data?
- Compilers track freight ton-kilometres, passenger journeys, postal volumes, and telecommunications usage data.
- How do fuel prices affect transport output measures?
- High fuel costs can squeeze transport margins and alter operating volumes, introducing cost pressures that influence real output estimates.