Market overview
The global customs brokerage market is worth USD 40.3 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 70.8 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.8% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Import clearance is the largest by service segment.
| Scope | Fees charged by licensed customs brokers for clearing imports and exports: declarations, duty and tariff classification, compliance filings and bonded-trade advisory. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Services and Utilities |
| Value 2025 | USD 38.0 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 40.3 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 70.8 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.8% |
| Volume 2026 | 1,351 million declarations |
| Volume 2036 | 1,948 million declarations |
| Average price 2026 | USD 29.8 per declaration |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Customs Brokerage market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 40.3 bn |
| 2027 | USD 42.6 bn |
| 2028 | USD 45.1 bn |
| 2029 | USD 47.7 bn |
| 2030 | USD 50.5 bn |
| 2031 | USD 53.4 bn |
| 2032 | USD 56.5 bn |
| 2033 | USD 59.8 bn |
| 2034 | USD 63.2 bn |
| 2035 | USD 66.9 bn |
| 2036 | USD 70.8 bn |
Customs Brokerage market segmentation
By service
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import clearance | 52.0% | 49.9% | USD 20.9 bn | 5.4% |
| Export clearance | 24.0% | 23.0% | USD 9.7 bn | 5.4% |
| Compliance and advisory | 14.0% | 17.0% | USD 5.6 bn | 7.9% |
| Duty drawback and bonded services | 10.0% | 10.1% | USD 4.0 bn | 5.9% |
By mode of transport
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea | 42.0% | 39.4% | USD 16.9 bn | 5.1% |
| Air | 26.0% | 28.1% | USD 10.5 bn | 6.6% |
| Road and rail | 32.0% | 32.4% | USD 12.9 bn | 5.9% |
By provider
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freight forwarders and integrators | 60.0% | 54.6% | USD 24.2 bn | 4.8% |
| Independent brokers | 28.0% | 25.5% | USD 11.3 bn | 4.8% |
| Digital brokers | 12.0% | 19.9% | USD 4.8 bn | 11.3% |
By client type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large importers and exporters | 44.0% | 41.0% | USD 17.7 bn | 5.1% |
| Small and mid-size traders | 31.0% | 31.0% | USD 12.5 bn | 5.8% |
| E-commerce sellers | 25.0% | 28.0% | USD 10.1 bn | 7.0% |
By fee model
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per-entry fees | 49.0% | 43.0% | USD 19.7 bn | 4.4% |
| Annual retainers | 27.0% | 28.0% | USD 10.9 bn | 6.2% |
| Value-based and bundled fees | 24.0% | 29.0% | USD 9.7 bn | 7.8% |
Top 25 countries for customs brokerage by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 74.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 94.3%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 8.1 bn | 20.0% | USD 14.4 bn | 6.0% |
| 2 | China | USD 6.4 bn | 16.0% | USD 12.1 bn | 6.5% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 3.2 bn | 8.0% | USD 5.2 bn | 5.0% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | USD 2.4 bn | 6.0% | USD 4.1 bn | 5.4% |
| 5 | Japan | USD 2.0 bn | 5.0% | USD 3.0 bn | 4.0% |
| 6 | Netherlands | USD 1.8 bn | 4.5% | USD 3.0 bn | 5.1% |
| 7 | France | USD 1.6 bn | 4.0% | USD 2.6 bn | 5.0% |
| 8 | India | USD 1.6 bn | 4.0% | USD 3.5 bn | 8.0% |
| 9 | South Korea | USD 1.4 bn | 3.5% | USD 2.3 bn | 4.9% |
| 10 | Canada | USD 1.4 bn | 3.5% | USD 2.4 bn | 5.5% |
| 11 | Italy | USD 1.3 bn | 3.3% | USD 2.3 bn | 5.5% |
| 12 | Belgium | USD 1.1 bn | 2.8% | USD 1.9 bn | 5.5% |
| 13 | Spain | USD 959 mn | 2.4% | USD 1.6 bn | 5.4% |
| 14 | Mexico | USD 810 mn | 2.0% | USD 1.7 bn | 7.6% |
| 15 | Singapore | USD 685 mn | 1.7% | USD 1.2 bn | 5.5% |
| 16 | Hong Kong | USD 580 mn | 1.4% | USD 984 mn | 5.4% |
| 17 | United Arab Emirates | USD 491 mn | 1.2% | USD 1.0 bn | 7.6% |
| 18 | Australia | USD 415 mn | 1.0% | USD 708 mn | 5.5% |
| 19 | Turkey | USD 350 mn | 0.9% | USD 595 mn | 5.4% |
| 20 | Brazil | USD 298 mn | 0.7% | USD 503 mn | 5.4% |
| 21 | Poland | USD 250 mn | 0.6% | USD 425 mn | 5.5% |
| 22 | Taiwan | USD 213 mn | 0.5% | USD 361 mn | 5.4% |
| 23 | Vietnam | USD 181 mn | 0.5% | USD 432 mn | 9.1% |
| 24 | Thailand | USD 153 mn | 0.4% | USD 319 mn | 7.6% |
| 25 | Switzerland | USD 129 mn | 0.3% | USD 219 mn | 5.5% |
| Rest of world | USD 2.3 bn | 5.7% | USD 3.9 bn | 5.6% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- DHL Global Forwarding
- Kuehne+Nagel
- DSV
- Expeditors
- C.H. Robinson
- UPS
- CEVA Logistics
- Nippon Express
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Livingston International
- FedEx Trade Networks
- Flexport
- BDP International
- A.N. Deringer
- Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
- Geodis
- Toll Group
- Agility
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Janel Corporation
- Radiant Logistics
- Savino Del Bene
- Mallory Alexander International Logistics
- SEKO Logistics
- Crane Worldwide Logistics
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 customs brokerage 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 5.8% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by service, by mode of transport, by provider, by client type, by fee 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 customs brokerage market?
The global customs brokerage market is estimated at USD 38.0 bn in 2025 and USD 40.3 bn in 2026.
How fast will the customs brokerage market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 70.8 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.8% from 2026, an increase of USD 30.5 bn.
Which country is the largest market for customs brokerage?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 8.1 bn in 2026, 20.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 44.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 8.0% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which customs brokerage segment is largest?
In the by service split, Import clearance is the largest segment with 52.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading customs brokerage companies?
Global leaders include DHL Global Forwarding, Kuehne+Nagel, DSV, Expeditors.
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