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The 2 Biggest Industries by Revenue in United Kingdom

Rank Industry Revenue for 2026
1

Fuel Wholesaling in the UK

£415.5B
2

Supermarkets in the UK

£205.4B

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Biggest Industries by Revenue in United Kingdom in 2026

  • 1. Fuel Wholesaling in the UK

    Revenue for 2026: £415.5B

    The UK Fuel Wholesaling industry is navigating a period of marked transition, underscored by rising uptake of electric vehicles and sustained pressure from environmental regulation. Major urban centres have seen rapid declines in diesel and petrol purchases in response to the expansion of low-emission zones and the UK’s strengthened emissions mandates. At the same time, volatility in crude oil prices since 2021, influenced by the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and tightening global ...

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  • 2. Supermarkets in the UK

    Revenue for 2026: £205.4B

    ]The Supermarkets industry has undergone something of a shift over the past decade – discounters Aldi and Lidl have penetrated the customer base of the traditional “Big Four” supermarkets (Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons), with their low prices and improving quality of products resonating with price-conscious shoppers. Over the five years through 2025-26, supermarkets' revenue is expected to climb at a compound annual rate of 0.4% to £211.8 billion, with an anticipated hike of 0.5% in ...

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