Middle East & Africa Third-Party Logistics Market Size & Outlook
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MEA third-party logistics market highlights
- The MEA third-party logistics market generated a revenue of USD 130,317.4 million in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, itm was the largest revenue generating services in 2025.
- VALs is the most lucrative services segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 130,317.4 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 251,753.6 million |
| Growth rate | 8.7% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Itm |
| Fastest growing segment | VALs |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year for estimation | 2025 |
| Forecast period covered | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | DCC/Freight Forwarding, DTM, ITM, W&D, VALs |
| Key market players worldwide | Burris 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 10.3% of the global third-party logistics market in 2025.
- Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,232,398.6 million by 2033.
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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Third-Party Logistics Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Parcel Service Inc Class B | View profile | 500,000 | 55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E. Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30328 | www.ups.com |
| FedEx Corp | View profile | 787,400 | 942 South Shady Grove Road, Memphis, TN, United States, 38120 | www.fedex.com |
| C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc | View profile | 15,246 | 14701 Charlson Road, Eden Prairie, MN, United States, 55347-5088 | www.chrobinson.com |
| Kuehne + Nagel International AG | View profile | 93,064 | Dorfstrasse 50, P.O. Box 67, Schindellegi, Switzerland, CH-8834 | www.kuehne-nagel.com |
| DB Schenker | View profile | 10001+ | Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europe | www.dbschenker.com/global |
| DSV AS | View profile | 73,879 | Hovedgaden 630, Hedehusene, Denmark, 2640 | www.dsv.com |
| Nippon Express Holdings Inc | View profile | 85,442 | 2 Kanda Izumicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 101-0024 | - |
| CEVA Logistics | View profile | 10001+ | Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Europe | www.cevalogistics.com/ |
| Burris Logistics | View profile | 1001-5000 | Milford, Delaware, United States, North America | www.burrislogistics.com |
| Yusen Logistics | View profile | 1001-5000 | Higashi-shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan, Asia | www.yusen-logistics.com |
Middle East & Africa Third-Party Logistics Market Outlook
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Itm was the largest segment with a revenue share of 35.18% in 2025.
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 2021 to 2033.
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.
- Middle East & Africa Third-Party Logistics Market Services Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- DCC/Freight Forwarding
- DTM
- ITM
- W&D
- VALs
- Middle East & Africa Third-Party Logistics Market End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Healthcare
- Automotive
- Others
- Middle East & Africa Third-Party Logistics Market Transport Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Roadways
- Railways
- Waterways
- Airways
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Middle East Africa Third-Party Logistics Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
MEA third-party logistics market statistics, by services, 2021-2033 (US$M)
