Global Pharmaceutical Third-party Logistics (3pl) Market Size & Outlook

The global pharmaceutical third-party logistics (3pl) market size was estimated at USD 137,252.0 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 228,542.2 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$137,252.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$228,542.2
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
8.9%
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Worldwide

Global pharmaceutical third-party logistics (3pl) market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global pharmaceutical third-party logistics (3pl) market highlights

  • The global pharmaceutical third-party logistics (3pl) market generated a revenue of USD 137,252.0 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 228,542.2 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 8.9% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, branded accounted for a revenue of USD 53,613.1 million in 2024.
  • Cell Therapy is the most lucrative product type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 137,252.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 228,542.2 million
Growth rate8.9% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentBranded
Fastest growing segmentCell Therapy
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBranded, Generic, Biosimilar, Vaccine, Cell Therapy, Gene Therapy

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 38.2% of the global pharmaceutical third-party logistics (3pl) market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, China is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 17,343.3 million by 2030.

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Pharmaceutical Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Knipper View profile 11-50 Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany, Europe https://knipper.de
Kuehne + Nagel View profile 10001+ Schönefeld, Brandenburg, Germany, Europe https://home.kuehne-nagel.com/
McKesson Corporation View profile - - -
Cardinal Health View profile - - -
EVERSANA View profile 5001-10000 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, North America https://www.eversana.com
CEVA Logistics View profile 10001+ Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Europe https://www.cevalogistics.com/
DB Schenker View profile 10001+ Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europe https://www.dbschenker.com/global
Cencora Inc View profile 46000 1 West First Avenue, Conshohocken, PA, United States, 19428-1800 https://www.cencora.com
Kerry Logistics Network Ltd View profile 33100 55 Wing Kei Road, 16th Floor, Kerry Cargo Centre, New Territories, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, https://www.kln.com
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc View profile 122000 168 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA, United States, 02451 https://www.thermofisher.com

Global pharmaceutical third-party logistics (3pl) market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to pharmaceutical third-party logistics (3pl) market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Branded was the largest segment with a revenue share of 39.06% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global pharmaceutical third-party logistics (3pl) market based on branded, generic, biosimilar, vaccine, cell therapy, gene therapy covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Pharmaceutical Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Product Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Biosimilar
    • Gene Therapy
    • Branded
    • Generic
    • Vaccine
    • Cell Therapy
    • Others
  • Global Pharmaceutical Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Temperature Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Ambient
    • Refrigerated
    • Ultra-frozen/Deep-Frozen
    • Frozen
    • Cryogenic
  • Global Pharmaceutical Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Therapeutic Area Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Cardiovascular Diseases
    • Neurology
    • Allergy/Asthma
    • Gastroenterology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Diabetes
    • Others
    • Oncology
    • Nephrology
    • Rheumatology
  • Global Pharmaceutical Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Manufacturer Size Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Small
    • Large
    • Medium
  • Global Pharmaceutical Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • DSCSA and Serialization Services
    • Order-to-cash
    • Pharmaceutical Sampling
    • Storage and Shipping
    • Title Model
    • Others

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