Market overview
The global contract logistics market is worth USD 435 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 780 bn by 2036, growing at a 6.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Warehouse operations is the largest by service segment.
| Scope | Revenue from long-term outsourced warehousing, inventory management, transport management and dedicated supply chain operations run for a single shipper under contract. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Services and Utilities |
| Value 2025 | USD 410 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 435 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 780 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 6.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 1,674 million square metres |
| Volume 2036 | 2,583 million square metres |
| Average price 2026 | USD 260 per square metre |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Contract Logistics market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 435 bn |
| 2027 | USD 462 bn |
| 2028 | USD 489 bn |
| 2029 | USD 519 bn |
| 2030 | USD 550 bn |
| 2031 | USD 583 bn |
| 2032 | USD 618 bn |
| 2033 | USD 655 bn |
| 2034 | USD 694 bn |
| 2035 | USD 736 bn |
| 2036 | USD 780 bn |
Contract Logistics market segmentation
By service
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warehouse operations | 42.0% | 40.1% | USD 183 bn | 5.5% |
| Dedicated transport | 22.0% | 20.1% | USD 95.8 bn | 5.0% |
| Value-added and e-commerce fulfilment | 22.0% | 26.5% | USD 95.8 bn | 8.0% |
| Network design and management services | 8.0% | 7.0% | USD 34.8 bn | 4.5% |
| Reverse logistics and other | 6.0% | 6.3% | USD 26.1 bn | 6.5% |
By industry
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail and e-commerce | 33.0% | 37.2% | USD 144 bn | 7.3% |
| Automotive | 15.0% | 12.7% | USD 65.3 bn | 4.3% |
| Consumer goods | 17.0% | 15.9% | USD 74.0 bn | 5.3% |
| Healthcare and life sciences | 11.0% | 12.4% | USD 47.9 bn | 7.3% |
| Technology | 12.0% | 11.2% | USD 52.3 bn | 5.3% |
| Other industries | 12.0% | 10.7% | USD 52.3 bn | 4.8% |
By contract length
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 3 years | 27.0% | 22.0% | USD 118 bn | 3.9% |
| 3 to 5 years | 46.0% | 45.0% | USD 200 bn | 5.8% |
| Over 5 years | 27.0% | 33.0% | USD 118 bn | 8.2% |
By warehouse type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient general | 59.0% | 52.0% | USD 257 bn | 4.7% |
| Temperature-controlled | 19.0% | 22.0% | USD 82.7 bn | 7.6% |
| Hazardous and specialist | 8.0% | 8.0% | USD 34.8 bn | 6.0% |
| Automated and robotic | 14.0% | 18.0% | USD 61.0 bn | 8.7% |
By pricing model
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open-book cost-plus | 33.0% | 31.0% | USD 144 bn | 5.3% |
| Fixed management fee | 31.0% | 28.0% | USD 135 bn | 4.9% |
| Transaction-based | 36.0% | 41.0% | USD 157 bn | 7.4% |
Top 25 countries for contract logistics by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 76.4% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 92.5%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 109 bn | 25.0% | USD 180 bn | 5.2% |
| 2 | China | USD 100 bn | 23.0% | USD 200 bn | 7.2% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 26.1 bn | 6.0% | USD 41.3 bn | 4.7% |
| 4 | Japan | USD 21.8 bn | 5.0% | USD 31.2 bn | 3.7% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | USD 19.6 bn | 4.5% | USD 32.8 bn | 5.3% |
| 6 | France | USD 15.2 bn | 3.5% | USD 25.0 bn | 5.0% |
| 7 | India | USD 13.1 bn | 3.0% | USD 35.9 bn | 10.6% |
| 8 | Netherlands | USD 10.9 bn | 2.5% | USD 17.9 bn | 5.1% |
| 9 | Spain | USD 8.7 bn | 2.0% | USD 14.8 bn | 5.5% |
| 10 | Italy | USD 8.3 bn | 1.9% | USD 14.0 bn | 5.4% |
| 11 | Belgium | USD 7.8 bn | 1.8% | USD 13.6 bn | 5.7% |
| 12 | Canada | USD 7.2 bn | 1.7% | USD 12.6 bn | 5.7% |
| 13 | South Korea | USD 6.7 bn | 1.5% | USD 11.5 bn | 5.7% |
| 14 | Brazil | USD 6.1 bn | 1.4% | USD 12.9 bn | 7.7% |
| 15 | Australia | USD 5.7 bn | 1.3% | USD 9.8 bn | 5.7% |
| 16 | Mexico | USD 5.2 bn | 1.2% | USD 11.0 bn | 7.8% |
| 17 | Poland | USD 4.8 bn | 1.1% | USD 10.1 bn | 7.8% |
| 18 | Singapore | USD 4.4 bn | 1.0% | USD 7.6 bn | 5.7% |
| 19 | Turkey | USD 4.0 bn | 0.9% | USD 7.0 bn | 5.7% |
| 20 | Sweden | USD 3.7 bn | 0.9% | USD 5.5 bn | 3.8% |
| 21 | Switzerland | USD 3.4 bn | 0.8% | USD 5.9 bn | 5.6% |
| 22 | Austria | USD 3.1 bn | 0.7% | USD 5.5 bn | 5.7% |
| 23 | Thailand | USD 2.9 bn | 0.7% | USD 6.2 bn | 7.8% |
| 24 | Saudi Arabia | USD 2.7 bn | 0.6% | USD 5.7 bn | 7.9% |
| 25 | United Arab Emirates | USD 2.5 bn | 0.6% | USD 5.2 bn | 7.7% |
| Rest of world | USD 32.4 bn | 7.5% | USD 56.1 bn | 5.6% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- DHL Supply Chain
- GXO Logistics
- Kuehne+Nagel
- Ryder System
- CEVA Logistics
- DSV
- Maersk
- Kerry Logistics Network
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Geodis
- Nippon Express
- NFI Industries
- Penske Logistics
- ID Logistics
- Yusen Logistics
- Logisteed
- Arvato Supply Chain Solutions
- Sinotrans
- Mainfreight
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Radial
- Stord
- Hellmann
- Saddle Creek Logistics Services
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the contract logistics market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 6.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by service, by industry, by contract length, by warehouse type, by pricing model. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the contract logistics market?
The global contract logistics market is estimated at USD 410 bn in 2025 and USD 435 bn in 2026.
How fast will the contract logistics market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 780 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 6.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 344 bn.
Which country is the largest market for contract logistics?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 109 bn in 2026, 25.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 54.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 10.6% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which contract logistics segment is largest?
In the by service split, Warehouse operations is the largest segment with 42.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading contract logistics companies?
Global leaders include DHL Supply Chain, GXO Logistics, Kuehne+Nagel, Ryder System.
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