Global Reverse Logistics Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033

The global reverse logistics market size was estimated at USD 823,208.0 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3,183,936.0 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 17.4% from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$823,208.0
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$3,183,936.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
17.4%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global reverse logistics market highlights

  • The global reverse logistics market generated a revenue of USD 823,208.0 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 3,183,936.0 million by 2033.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2033) of 17.4% by 2033.
  • In terms of segment, b2b returns and commercial returns accounted for a revenue of USD 312,257.6 million in 2024.
  • B2B Returns and Commercial Returns is the most lucrative return type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 823,208.0 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 3,183,936.0 million
Growth rate17.4% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentB2b returns and commercial returns
Fastest growing segmentB2B Returns and Commercial Returns
Historical data covered2021 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationRecall Returns, B2B Returns and Commercial Returns, Repairable Returns, End of Use Returns, End of Life Returns

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 22.3% of the global reverse logistics market in 2024.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • By country, China is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,020,572.1 million by 2033.

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Reverse Logistics Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Safexpress Private Limited View profile 5001-10000 New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia http://www.safexpress.com
Reverse Logistics Group View profile 501-1000 Dornach, Bayern, Germany, Europe https://www.rev-log.com/
Yusen Logistics View profile 1001-5000 Higashi-shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan, Asia https://www.yusen-logistics.com
Kintetsu Group Holdings Co Ltd View profile 59450 6-1-55, Uehommachi, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, Japan, 543-8585 http://www.kintetsu-g-hd.co.jp
DB Schenker View profile 10001+ Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europe https://www.dbschenker.com/global
FedEx Corp View profile 787400 942 South Shady Grove Road, Memphis, TN, United States, 38120 https://www.fedex.com
United Parcel Service Inc Class B View profile 500000 55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E. Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30328 https://www.ups.com
DHL Group View profile 594396 Platz der Deutschen Post, Bonn, NW, Germany, 53250 http://www.dpdhl.com

Global reverse logistics market outlook

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B2b returns and commercial returns was the largest segment with a revenue share of 37.93% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global reverse logistics market based on recall returns, b2b returns and commercial returns, repairable returns, end of use returns, end of life returns covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


  • Global Reverse Logistics Return Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Recall Returns
    • B2B Returns and Commercial Returns
    • Repairable Returns
    • End of Use Returns
    • End of Life Returns
  • Global Reverse Logistics Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Transportation
    • Warehousing
    • Reselling
    • Replacement Management
    • Refund Management
    • Others
  • Global Reverse Logistics End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Retail & E-commerce
      • Clothing
      • Electronic Devices
      • Footwear
      • Home Decor
      • Others
    • Automotive
      • Spare Parts
      • Lubricants
      • Vehicle Accessories
    • Consumer Electronics
      • Refrigerator
      • Television
      • Air-Conditioner
      • Grinder
      • Others
    • Healthcare
      • Medicine
      • Personal Care Products
    • Others

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