Global Freight Forwarding Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The freight forwarding industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 285,604.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.6% is expected of the worldwide freight forwarding industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$208,370.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$285,604.1
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.6%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global freight forwarding market highlights

  • The global freight forwarding market generated a revenue of USD 208,370.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 285,604.1 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 4.6% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, road accounted for a revenue of USD 104,499.8 million in 2023.
  • Air is the most lucrative mode of transport segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, Brazil is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 208,370.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 285,604.1 million
Growth rate4.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentRoad
Fastest growing segmentAir
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationRoad, Maritime, Rail, Air

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 21.7% of the global freight forwarding market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Brazil is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 6,870.1 million by 2030.

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Global freight forwarding market outlook

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Road was the largest segment with a revenue share of 50.15% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global freight forwarding market based on road, maritime, rail, air covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Freight Forwarding Mode of Transport Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Road
    • Maritime
    • Rail
    • Air
  • Global Freight Forwarding Customer Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • B2B
    • B2C
  • Global Freight Forwarding Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Transportation & Warehousing
    • Value Added Services
    • Packaging
    • Others
  • Global Freight Forwarding Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Retail & e-commerce
    • Healthcare
    • Food & Beverages
    • Media & Entertainment
    • Industrial & Manufacturing
    • Oil & Gas
    • Others

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