United Kingdom Semi-trailer Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Flat Bed Trailer, Dry Vans, Refrigerated Trailers, Lowboy Trailers, Tankers, and Others), By End Use (Heavy industry, Construction, Medical, Food and Beverage, Oil and Gas, Textile Industry, and Others), and UK Semi-trailer Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Semi-trailer Market Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Semi-trailer Market Size Was Estimated at USD 671.4 Million in 2024
• The UK Semi-trailer Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 8.11% from 2025 to 2035
• The UK Semi-trailer Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 1582.5 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the UK Semi-trailer Market is anticipated to reach USD 1582.5 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 8.11% from 2025 to 2035. The demand for semi-trailers is anticipated to be primarily driven by rising urbanisation, rising manufacturing output, and the expanding requirement for effective freight transportation.

Market Overview

The UK semi-trailer market refers to manufacturers and sellers of trailers that attach to tractor units to transport products. These non-motorized trailers, which are crucial for long-distance freight in industries such as logistics and construction, are available in a variety of configurations, including dry vans, reefers, flatbeds, tankers, and specialised carriers.  The UK semi-trailer sector is being driven by changes to the supply chain post-Brexit, expanding e-commerce logistics, and an increased focus on fleet automation and last-mile cold chain delivery. In order to accommodate changes in compliance and ensure continuity of deliveries, many companies are opting for flexible, modular trailers that can integrate data in a flexible way. There is also a slight increase in the need for smaller, temperature-regulated trailers for urban environments, due to the increasing number of same-day delivery services, food delivery services, and the delivery of pharmaceuticals. Decarbonization-promoting government incentives drive the use of smart trailers with load-tracking sensors and fuel-saving features. With manufacturers creating lighter, more environmentally friendly materials and investigating electric and hybrid semi-trailers, sustainability is a top priority. Greener logistics practices are being driven by regulatory initiatives to lower emissions and improve safety, which are in line with the UK's net-zero carbon target by 2050. Integration of technology improves operational efficiency and safety. One example is telematics for real-time vehicle and route management. With the help of infrastructure upgrades like EV charging stations, the market is moving towards more sophisticated, environmentally friendly, and effective transportation options to satisfy shifting logistics needs.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK semi-trailer market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom semi-trailer market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom semi-trailer market.

Driving Factors

The growing e-commerce industry and big merchants improving delivery capacities are driving the UK semi-trailer market. The industry is pushed towards environmentally friendly, fuel-efficient trailers by government laws that aim to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. By cutting transit times and streamlining routes, infrastructure expansion increases the effectiveness of logistics. These elements support fleet modernisation and sustainable expansion, which improves transportation's dependability and environmental responsibility while also driving the UK semi-trailer market.

Restraining Factors

The high initial cost of cutting-edge, environmentally friendly trailers and the shortage of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles pose challenges for UK semi-trailer manufacturers. Supply chain disruptions and soaring raw material prices also increase production costs, while market expansion is complicated by regulatory pressures and access to the skilled labour force. These factors hamper the semi-trailer market during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom semi-trailer market share is classified into type and end use.

• The lowboy trailers segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom semi-trailer market is segmented by type into flat-bed trailer, dry vans, refrigerated trailers, lowboy trailers, tankers, and others. Among these, the lowboy trailers segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The demand for lowboy trailers has been spurred on by e-commerce, infrastructure growth, and the need to transport heavy equipment. Lowboy trailers are also becoming more affordable and efficient due to new technologies.

• The food and beverage segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom Semi-trailer market is segmented by end use into heavy industry, construction, medical, food and beverage, oil and gas, textile industry, and others. Among these, the food and beverage segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The semi-trailer market is dominated by the food and beverage category due to the increase in demand for bulk food products, beverages, and perishable goods, and many of these trailers are outfitted with climate control systems, insulated walls, and refrigeration units to maintain the quality and freshness of the products during transit. The trailers perform a service vital in moving products from farms and processing plants to grocery stores, restaurants, and other venues.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom semi-trailer market and a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• CIMC
• Fruehauf
• Scheidt and Bachmann
• thermo king
• Krone
• Faymonville
• Tewkesbury Trailers
• Bristol
• Duarte
• Groupe Charles André
• Schmitz Cargobull
• Wabash National
• Lufkin
• Great Dane Trailers
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Investors
• Market players
• End-users
• Government Authorities
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom semi-trailer market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Semi-trailer Market, By Type

• Flat Bed Trailer
• Dry Vans
• Refrigerated Trailers
• Lowboy Trailers
• Tankers
• Others

United Kingdom Semi-trailer Market, By End Use

• Heavy industry
• Construction
• Medical
• Food and Beverage
• Oil and Gas
• Textile Industry
• Others