Mobile Menu

Land Transport Support Services in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Krasimir Dinev Krasimir Dinev London, United Kingdom Last Updated: May 2025 SIC UK-H5221

Revenue

£115.1bn

2025-26

£120.8bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

£XX.Xbn

Employees

1m

Businesses

100k

Wages

£XX.Xbn

Land Transport Support Services in the UK industry analysis

Passenger and freight traffic levels directly determine the revenue generated by land transport support service providers. In turn, disposable income levels and trade levels impact demand for these services. Revenue is expected to climb at a compound annual rate of 4.6% over the five years through 2025 to €115.1 billion, including a forecast hike of 1.2% in 2025.

Trends and Insights

  • Passenger and freight levels influence demand. Land transport support service companies' revenue is driven by passenger and freight traffic levels, which are shaped by disposable income and European trade dynamics.
  • Import competition challenges land transport activity. Subdued rail freight transport activity in Europe has limited demand and negatively affected rail freight transport terminal revenue.
  • Concentration is driven by scale. Companies with extensive networks, like Deutsche Bahn and long-term public contracts secure recurring revenue and cement their market positions.
Show more

Top Questions Answered in this Report

Unlock comprehensive answers and precise data upon purchase. View purchase options.

What is the market size of the Land Transport Support Services industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

The market size of the Land Transport Support Services industry in the United Kingdom is £115.1bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Land Transport Support Services industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

There are 100k businesses in the Land Transport Support Services industry in the United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 4.5 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Land Transport Support Services industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Land Transport Support Services industry in the United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 5.8 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Land Transport Support Services industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Land Transport Support Services industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What does the Land Transport Support Services industry in the United Kingdom include?

Rail freight transport terminals and Rail passenger facilities are part of the Land Transport Support Services industry in the United Kingdom.

How competitive is the Land Transport Support Services industry in the United Kingdom?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Land Transport Support Services industry in the United Kingdom.

Everything you need in one report

  • Reliable market estimates from 2015-2030
  • Competitive analysis, industry segmentation, financial benchmarks
  • Powerful SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces and risk management frameworks
  • Online membership platform with PDF, Word, Excel and PPT exports

Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

The regulatory environment is complex. Most rules land transport support service providers have to follow relate to safety standards, environmental requirements and cross-border cooperation, which influence market access.

View more insights with purchase. View purchase options.

External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Land Transport Support Services in the UK industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Economic headwinds a toll on profitability. Profit has been hit by heightened costs amid severe inflationary pressures and falling freight forwarding volumes. Expanding passenger transport levels provides some support for revenue.

View more insights with purchase. View purchase options.

Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Land Transport Support Services in the UK industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

Methodology

Where does IBISWorld source its data?

IBISWorld is a world-leading provider of business information, with reports on 5,000+ industries in Australia, New Zealand, North America, Europe and China. Our expert industry analysts start with official, verified and publicly available sources of data to build an accurate picture of each industry.

Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and IBISWorld's proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights. 

IBISWorld prides itself on being a trusted, independent source of data, with over 50 years of experience building and maintaining rich datasets and forecasting tools.

To learn more about specific data sources used by IBISWorld's analysts globally, including how industry data forecasts are produced, visit our Help Center.