Healthcare Third-party Logistics Market To Reach $522.1 Billion By 2033

Healthcare Third-party Logistics Market Growth & Trends

The global healthcare third-party logistics market size is expected to reach USD 522.1 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 8.2% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Some factors driving the growth of this market include technological advancements that help in developing new technologies to engage with consumers, reduction of operational costs through their use, and their assistance in expanding a business into emerging countries and new markets.

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the supply chain market and the way it is managed. However, the third-party logistics industry showed steady growth amid this pandemic. This is because the sector matched the rising demand with reliable manufacturers worldwide. In addition to the basic storage and transportation services during the pandemic, they also provided procurement assistance to relatively small retailers. There has also been an increase in healthcare companies partnering with third-party logistics providers to operate in a growing and changing set of regulatory requirements that vary by product classification, region, and state.

Healthcare third-party logistics (3PL) companies help in complying with these regulations without disturbing the time duration, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. They also help in streamlining and simplifying the regulatory compliance process. Moreover, several service providers are focusing on expanding their logistic service portfolio via merger & acquisition strategies. For instance, in August 2022, UPS announced the imminent acquisition of Bomi Group, a multinational, industry-leading healthcare logistics provider. The acquisition would add temperature-controlled facilities in 14 countries to the UPS Healthcare network in Latin America and Europe.

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Healthcare Third-party Logistics Market Report Highlights

• On the basis of industry, the biopharmaceuticals segment held the largest market share of 59.2% in 2025. The growth is driven by increasing complexity of global supply chains, growing biopharmaceutical manufacturing, and a rising demand for efficient, compliant, and temperature-controlled distribution networks.

• On the basis of service, the warehousing and storage segment held the largest market share in 2025, driven by growing demand for temperature-controlled storage, regulatory compliance, and inventory management solutions.

• On the basis of supply chain, the non-cold chain logistics segment accounted for the largest share in 2025, driven by the increasing demand for efficient pharmaceutical product distribution that does not require temperature-controlled environments.

• North America healthcare third-party logistics market held the largest revenue share of 39.4% in 2025, attributed to the increasing complexity of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical supply chains, the rising number of temperature-sensitive products, and stringent regulatory requirements. 

Healthcare Third-party Logistics Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the healthcare third-party logistics market on the basis of industry, service, supply chain, and region:

Healthcare Third-party Logistics Industry Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033) 

• Biopharmaceutical

  • Vaccines

  • Biosimilars

  • Plasma Derived Products

  • Others

• Pharmaceutical

• Medical Device

  • Class I

  • Class II

  • Class III

Healthcare Third-party Logistics Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033) 

• Transportation

  • Air Freight

  • Sea Freight

  • Overland

• Warehousing and Storage

• Other

Healthcare Third-party Logistics Supply Chain Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)

• Cold Chain Logistics

• Non-cold Chain Logistics

Healthcare Third-party Logistics Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033) 

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • UK

  • Germany

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • Denmark

  • Sweden

  • Norway

• Asia Pacific

  • Japan

  • China

  • India

  • Australia

  • Thailand

  • South Korea

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East & Africa

  • South Africa

  • UAE

  • Saudi Arabia

  • Kuwait

  • Qatar

  • Oman

List of Key Players in the Healthcare Third-party Logistics Market

• Cardinal Health

• DHL Group

• Agility

• SF Express

• Kinesis Medical B.V.

• United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

• Barrett Distribution

• AmerisourceBergen Corporation

• DB Schenker

• FedEx

• KUEHNE + NAGEL

• Kerry Logistics Network Ltd.

• Freight Logistics Solutions