Trade and vehicle repair industries: PM2.5 emissions 1990-2017 Statistic

This statistic shows the amount of PM2.5 emissions attributable to the trade and motor vehicle repair industries in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017. Emissions increased from 1990 to 1995, but decreased steadily in the following years. In 2017, emissions totaled 1,290 metric tons, which is a significant decrease compared to the 4,540 metric tons emitted in 1990.

PM2.5 emissions of the trade and motor vehicle repair industries* in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons)

Characteristic	Emissions in thousand metric tons
2017	1.29
2016	1.38
2015	1.49
2014	1.58
2013	1.69
2012	1.93
2011	2.07
2010	2.33
2005	3.05
2000	3.97
1995	5.02
1990	4.54

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Release date

June 2019

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

1990 to 2017

Supplementary notes

*This includes wholesale and retail trade, as well as the repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
PM2.5 is defined as particulate matter of 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter and is known as fine particles.
Sector and industry classification is based on the NACE code, which is the industry standard classification system for economic activities in the European Community.

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