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Logistics Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global logistics market is worth USD 5.9 tn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 9.3 tn by 2036, growing at a 4.7% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Freight transport is the largest by service segment.

USD 5.9 tnMarket size 2026
USD 9.3 tnForecast 2036
4.7%CAGR 2026-2036
ChinaLargest country

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Market overview

The global logistics market is worth USD 5.9 tn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 9.3 tn by 2036, growing at a 4.7% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Freight transport is the largest by service segment.

ScopeRevenue earned by providers of freight transport, freight forwarding, warehousing and value-added logistics services, including contract logistics and express, worldwide.
IndustryServices and Utilities
Value 2025USD 5.6 tn
Value 2026USD 5.9 tn
Value 2036USD 9.3 tn
CAGR 2026-20364.7%
Volume 2026133,569 million tonnes
Volume 2036173,448 million tonnes
Average price 2026USD 43.9 per tonne
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PublishedNovember 2026

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Logistics market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global logistics market is forecast to grow from USD 5.9 tn in 2026 to USD 9.3 tn by 2036, a rise of 58%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 4.7%
Logistics market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 5.6 tn; 2026: USD 5.9 tn; 2027: USD 6.1 tn; 2028: USD 6.4 tn; 2029: USD 6.7 tn; 2030: USD 7.1 tn; 2031: USD 7.4 tn; 2032: USD 7.7 tn; 2033: USD 8.1 tn; 2034: USD 8.5 tn; 2035: USD 8.9 tn; 2036: USD 9.3 tn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 4.7%.20255.9 tn20267.4 tn20319.3 tn20364.7% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 5.9 tn
2027USD 6.1 tn
2028USD 6.4 tn
2029USD 6.7 tn
2030USD 7.1 tn
2031USD 7.4 tn
2032USD 7.7 tn
2033USD 8.1 tn
2034USD 8.5 tn
2035USD 8.9 tn
2036USD 9.3 tn

Logistics market segmentation

By service

Exhibit 2Freight transport is the largest segment by service, with 55.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by service
Logistics market share by service, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by service. Freight transport: 55.0%; Warehousing and distribution: 16.0%; Freight forwarding: 14.0%; Express and parcel: 11.0%; Value-added logistics: 4.0%.Freight transport55.0%Warehousing and distribution16.0%Freight forwarding14.0%Express and parcel11.0%Value-added logistics4.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Freight transport55.0%53.0%USD 3.2 tn4.3%
Warehousing and distribution16.0%16.9%USD 939 bn5.3%
Freight forwarding14.0%12.8%USD 822 bn3.8%
Express and parcel11.0%12.8%USD 646 bn6.3%
Value-added logistics4.0%4.4%USD 235 bn5.8%

By mode

Exhibit 3Road adds the most revenue by mode, growing from USD 2.9 tn in 2026 to USD 4.6 tn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by mode, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Logistics market by mode, 2026 and 2036Revenue by mode in 2026 and 2036. Road: USD 2.9 tn in 2026, USD 4.6 tn in 2036, change +56%; Contract and warehouse-based: USD 1.1 tn in 2026, USD 1.8 tn in 2036, change +72%; Sea: USD 939 bn in 2026, USD 1.4 tn in 2036, change +49%; Rail: USD 528 bn in 2026, USD 787 bn in 2036, change +49%; Air: USD 411 bn in 2026, USD 706 bn in 2036, change +72%.20262036 forecastChangeRoad+56%2.9 tn4.6 tnContract and warehouse-based+72%1.1 tn1.8 tnSea+49%939 bn1.4 tnRail+49%528 bn787 bnAir+72%411 bn706 bn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Road50.0%49.3%USD 2.9 tn4.6%
Sea16.0%15.1%USD 939 bn4.1%
Air7.0%7.6%USD 411 bn5.6%
Rail9.0%8.5%USD 528 bn4.1%
Contract and warehouse-based18.0%19.5%USD 1.1 tn5.6%

By end use

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Retail and e-commerce28.0%31.0%USD 1.6 tn5.8%
Manufacturing and industrial24.0%22.0%USD 1.4 tn3.8%
Food and beverage16.0%15.0%USD 939 bn4.0%
Healthcare and pharma11.0%13.0%USD 646 bn6.5%
Automotive12.0%10.0%USD 704 bn2.8%
Energy and chemicals9.0%9.0%USD 528 bn4.7%

By provider type

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Asset-based carriers36.0%32.0%USD 2.1 tn3.5%
Non-asset third-party providers44.0%45.0%USD 2.6 tn4.9%
Integrators20.0%23.0%USD 1.2 tn6.2%

By geographic scope

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Domestic55.0%52.0%USD 3.2 tn4.1%
Regional cross-border24.0%25.0%USD 1.4 tn5.1%
Intercontinental21.0%23.0%USD 1.2 tn5.7%

Top 25 countries for 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 64.8% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 90.1%.

Exhibit 4China is the largest country market at USD 1.3 tn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 45.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Logistics market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. China: USD 1.3 tn, 22.0%; United States: USD 1.1 tn, 18.0%; India: USD 293 bn, 5.0%; Germany: USD 235 bn, 4.0%; Japan: USD 223 bn, 3.8%; United Kingdom: USD 158 bn, 2.7%; France: USD 147 bn, 2.5%; Brazil: USD 147 bn, 2.5%; Russia: USD 135 bn, 2.3%; South Korea: USD 117 bn, 2.0%.China1.3 tn 22.0%United States1.1 tn 18.0%India293 bn 5.0%Germany235 bn 4.0%Japan223 bn 3.8%United Kingdom158 bn 2.7%France147 bn 2.5%Brazil147 bn 2.5%Russia135 bn 2.3%South Korea117 bn 2.0%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1ChinaUSD 1.3 tn22.0%USD 2.2 tn5.4%
2United StatesUSD 1.1 tn18.0%USD 1.6 tn3.9%
3IndiaUSD 293 bn5.0%USD 687 bn8.9%
4GermanyUSD 235 bn4.0%USD 325 bn3.3%
5JapanUSD 223 bn3.8%USD 279 bn2.2%
6United KingdomUSD 158 bn2.7%USD 223 bn3.5%
7FranceUSD 147 bn2.5%USD 204 bn3.4%
8BrazilUSD 147 bn2.5%USD 251 bn5.5%
9RussiaUSD 135 bn2.3%USD 177 bn2.7%
10South KoreaUSD 117 bn2.0%USD 177 bn4.2%
11ItalyUSD 112 bn1.9%USD 158 bn3.5%
12CanadaUSD 110 bn1.9%USD 155 bn3.5%
13MexicoUSD 107 bn1.8%USD 186 bn5.6%
14SpainUSD 106 bn1.8%USD 150 bn3.5%
15NetherlandsUSD 104 bn1.8%USD 147 bn3.5%
16AustraliaUSD 102 bn1.7%USD 145 bn3.6%
17IndonesiaUSD 100 bn1.7%USD 199 bn7.1%
18TurkeyUSD 98.6 bn1.7%USD 170 bn5.6%
19VietnamUSD 96.8 bn1.6%USD 192 bn7.1%
20ThailandUSD 95.1 bn1.6%USD 164 bn5.6%
21PolandUSD 93.9 bn1.6%USD 133 bn3.5%
22Saudi ArabiaUSD 92.1 bn1.6%USD 159 bn5.6%
23BelgiumUSD 90.4 bn1.5%USD 128 bn3.6%
24United Arab EmiratesUSD 89.2 bn1.5%USD 153 bn5.6%
25SingaporeUSD 87.4 bn1.5%USD 124 bn3.5%
Rest of worldUSD 582 bn9.9%USD 870 bn4.1%
Exhibit 5China and United States account for 41% of the USD 3.4 tn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Logistics market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 5.9 tn. China: +USD 892 bn; United States: +USD 495 bn; India: +USD 394 bn; Brazil: +USD 104 bn; Indonesia: +USD 98.4 bn; 20 other countries: +USD 1.1 tn; Rest of world: +USD 289 bn. Market value 2036: USD 9.3 tn.Market value 20265.9 tnChina+892 bnUnited States+495 bnIndia+394 bnBrazil+104 bnIndonesia+98.4 bn20 other countries+1.1 tnRest of world+289 bnMarket value 20369.3 tn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • DHL Group
  • Kuehne+Nagel
  • DSV
  • UPS
  • FedEx
  • Maersk
  • CEVA Logistics
  • JD Logistics

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • C.H. Robinson
  • XPO
  • GXO Logistics
  • Nippon Express
  • SF Holding
  • Sinotrans
  • Expeditors
  • Geodis
  • DP World
  • Dachser

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Delhivery
  • Flexport
  • Rhenus
  • Mahindra Logistics
  • Blackbuck
  • Ninja Van
  • Kerry 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 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 4.7% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by service, by mode, by end use, by provider type, by geographic scope. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the logistics market?

The global logistics market is estimated at USD 5.6 tn in 2025 and USD 5.9 tn in 2026.

How fast will the logistics market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 9.3 tn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 4.7% from 2026, an increase of USD 3.4 tn.

Which country is the largest market for logistics?

China is the largest market by revenue at USD 1.3 tn in 2026, 22.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 45.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 8.9% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which logistics segment is largest?

In the by service split, Freight transport is the largest segment with 55.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading logistics companies?

Global leaders include DHL Group, Kuehne+Nagel, DSV, UPS.

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