Industry Stats

A top‑level look at current industry trends, giving workplace professionals a feel for how UK markets are evolving and the direction they’re moving in.

Industrial & warehouse: industry at a glance

A snapshot of the UK industrial and warehousing sector in five powerful numbers.

Sector expansion

61%

Growth since 2015

The UK warehousing sector has grown by around 61% since 2015, now nearing 700 million sq ft of space.

Mega-sites

345%

Rise in mega‑warehouses

Development of mega‑warehouses over 1m sq ft has increased by 345% in the last decade.

E‑commerce

813%

Online retailer occupancy

Online retailer warehouse occupancy has surged by 813%, reflecting sustained demand for industrial space.

Regional strength

130m sq ft

East Midlands

The East Midlands now holds around 130 million sq ft of warehouse space — up 66% since 2015.

Value‑add

Expanding

Multifunctional warehousing

Warehousing is increasingly multifunctional — handling returns, repairs, recycling and more, expanding value‑add opportunities.

Other Industry Stats

Click each tab below to view a snapshot of each category’s latest trends and statistics.

Cleaning & Hygiene Breakroom & Catering Tech Furniture & Ergonomics Workwear & PPE Industrial & Warehouse Personal Care & Wellbeing Health & Safety

All industry data was correct at the time of publication and is reviewed annually. Figures are based on publicly available reports from UK government bodies, industry associations and recognised market research organisations.