Market overview
The global movers and packers market is worth USD 121 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 193 bn by 2036, growing at a 4.8% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Local moves is the largest by move type segment.
| Scope | Revenue from professional household and office relocation: packing, loading, transport, unpacking, storage and international moving services. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Services and Utilities |
| Value 2025 | USD 115 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 121 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 193 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 4.8% |
| Volume 2026 | 133 million moves |
| Volume 2036 | 166 million moves |
| Average price 2026 | USD 907 per move |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Movers and Packers market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 121 bn |
| 2027 | USD 127 bn |
| 2028 | USD 133 bn |
| 2029 | USD 139 bn |
| 2030 | USD 146 bn |
| 2031 | USD 153 bn |
| 2032 | USD 160 bn |
| 2033 | USD 168 bn |
| 2034 | USD 176 bn |
| 2035 | USD 184 bn |
| 2036 | USD 193 bn |
Movers and Packers market segmentation
By move type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local moves | 42.0% | 40.8% | USD 50.7 bn | 4.5% |
| Long-distance moves | 28.0% | 28.0% | USD 33.8 bn | 4.8% |
| International moves | 15.0% | 16.0% | USD 18.1 bn | 5.5% |
| Commercial and office moves | 15.0% | 15.3% | USD 18.1 bn | 5.0% |
By service
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packing and unpacking | 24.0% | 23.8% | USD 29.0 bn | 4.7% |
| Transportation | 42.0% | 39.7% | USD 50.7 bn | 4.2% |
| Storage | 12.0% | 12.5% | USD 14.5 bn | 5.2% |
| Relocation management | 22.0% | 24.0% | USD 26.6 bn | 5.7% |
By customer type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 62.0% | 57.0% | USD 74.9 bn | 3.9% |
| Corporate and office | 28.0% | 31.0% | USD 33.8 bn | 5.9% |
| Government and military | 10.0% | 12.0% | USD 12.1 bn | 6.7% |
By pricing model
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed quote | 46.0% | 42.0% | USD 55.5 bn | 3.9% |
| Hourly rate | 32.0% | 30.0% | USD 38.6 bn | 4.1% |
| Volume or weight-based | 22.0% | 28.0% | USD 26.6 bn | 7.4% |
By provider type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National and international chains | 34.0% | 37.0% | USD 41.1 bn | 5.7% |
| Regional movers | 30.0% | 29.0% | USD 36.2 bn | 4.5% |
| Local independents | 36.0% | 34.0% | USD 43.5 bn | 4.2% |
Top 25 countries for movers and packers by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 83.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.6%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 39.8 bn | 33.0% | USD 59.8 bn | 4.2% |
| 2 | China | USD 14.5 bn | 12.0% | USD 25.1 bn | 5.6% |
| 3 | India | USD 10.9 bn | 9.0% | USD 24.9 bn | 8.6% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | USD 7.2 bn | 6.0% | USD 10.8 bn | 4.1% |
| 5 | Germany | USD 6.0 bn | 5.0% | USD 8.7 bn | 3.7% |
| 6 | Japan | USD 6.0 bn | 5.0% | USD 7.9 bn | 2.7% |
| 7 | France | USD 4.6 bn | 3.8% | USD 6.6 bn | 3.6% |
| 8 | Canada | USD 4.1 bn | 3.4% | USD 6.2 bn | 4.2% |
| 9 | Australia | USD 3.9 bn | 3.2% | USD 6.2 bn | 4.8% |
| 10 | Brazil | USD 3.1 bn | 2.6% | USD 5.4 bn | 5.6% |
| 11 | South Korea | USD 2.5 bn | 2.1% | USD 3.8 bn | 4.1% |
| 12 | Italy | USD 1.7 bn | 1.4% | USD 2.6 bn | 4.1% |
| 13 | Spain | USD 1.4 bn | 1.2% | USD 2.1 bn | 4.0% |
| 14 | Mexico | USD 1.2 bn | 1.0% | USD 2.0 bn | 5.1% |
| 15 | Netherlands | USD 1.1 bn | 0.9% | USD 1.6 bn | 4.0% |
| 16 | Saudi Arabia | USD 954 mn | 0.8% | USD 1.6 bn | 5.1% |
| 17 | United Arab Emirates | USD 881 mn | 0.7% | USD 1.4 bn | 5.1% |
| 18 | Turkey | USD 809 mn | 0.7% | USD 1.3 bn | 5.1% |
| 19 | Russia | USD 761 mn | 0.6% | USD 1.1 bn | 4.1% |
| 20 | Indonesia | USD 724 mn | 0.6% | USD 1.2 bn | 5.1% |
| 21 | Sweden | USD 688 mn | 0.6% | USD 1.0 bn | 4.0% |
| 22 | Switzerland | USD 652 mn | 0.5% | USD 965 mn | 4.0% |
| 23 | South Africa | USD 628 mn | 0.5% | USD 946 mn | 4.2% |
| 24 | Belgium | USD 604 mn | 0.5% | USD 907 mn | 4.2% |
| 25 | Poland | USD 580 mn | 0.5% | USD 868 mn | 4.1% |
| Rest of world | USD 5.3 bn | 4.4% | USD 8.0 bn | 4.2% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- SIRVA
- UniGroup
- Crown Worldwide
- Graebel
- Cartus
- Suddath
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Atlas World Group
- Santa Fe Relocation
- Two Men and a Truck
- Gosselin Group
- Allied Pickfords
- Interdean
- Wheaton World Wide Moving
- JK Moving Services
- Anglo Pacific International
- Sakai Moving Service
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Agarwal Packers and Movers
- Writer Relocations
- Leo Packers and Movers
- Dolly
- Two Small Men with Big Hearts
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 movers and packers 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 4.8% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by move type, by service, by customer type, by pricing model, by provider type. 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 movers and packers market?
The global movers and packers market is estimated at USD 115 bn in 2025 and USD 121 bn in 2026.
How fast will the movers and packers market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 193 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 4.8% from 2026, an increase of USD 72.2 bn.
Which country is the largest market for movers and packers?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 39.8 bn in 2026, 33.0% 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 8.6% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which movers and packers segment is largest?
In the by move type split, Local moves is the largest segment with 42.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading movers and packers companies?
Global leaders include SIRVA, UniGroup, Crown Worldwide, Graebel.
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