Middle East & Africa Third-party Logistics Market Size & Outlook

The third-party logistics market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 193,433.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 8.3% is expected of Middle East & Africa third-party logistics market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$110,693.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$193,433.4
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
8.3%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA third-party logistics market highlights

  • The MEA third-party logistics market generated a revenue of USD 110,693.9 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, itm was the largest revenue generating services in 2023.
  • VALs is the most lucrative services segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 110,693.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 193,433.4 million
Growth rate8.3% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentItm
Fastest growing segmentVALs
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationDCC/Freight Forwarding, DTM, ITM, W&D, VALs
Key market players worldwideBurris Logistics, C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc, CEVA Logistics, DSV AS, DB Schenker, FedEx Corp, JB Hunt Transport Services Inc, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Nippon Express Holdings Inc, United Parcel Service Inc Class B, Yusen Logistics


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 10.1% of the global third-party logistics market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 884,322.0 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa third-party logistics market outlook

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Itm was the largest segment with a revenue share of 30.96% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa third-party logistics market based on dcc/freight forwarding, dtm, itm, w&d, vals covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Over the past 10 years, the globalization and technology have led to various opportunities for international trade and logistics, augmenting the competitiveness and supply chains in African countries including Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, and Kenya which in turn is driving the growth of 3PL market. 

The logistics industry is overpowering the other industrial sectors in numerous ways and is also considered as an enabler for various countries’ economic diversification efforts. In addition, according to industry experts, the benefits such as ease of doing business, strong economic & population growth and attractive locations in MEA countries provides lucrative opportunities for the investment in the 3PL companies. 

In recent years, the logistics and warehousing processes across various nations of Middle East including UAE, Qatar, and Turkey have been experiencing fundamental changes. Smart technologies and innovative solutions are being implemented to improvise supply chain integration.

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