Inbound Logistics Market Summary
The global inbound logistics market size was estimated at USD 1,569.27 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2,410.55 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2025 to 2030. The globalization of supply chains drives growth of the inbound logistics market. As businesses expand their operations across borders, the complexity of managing inbound logistics has increased.
Key Market Trends & Insights
- The Asia Pacific inbound logistics market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period.
- The U.S. inbound logistics market held a dominant position in 2024.
- By service, the transportation segment accounted for the largest share of 45.7% in 2024.
- By mode of transportation, the road segment held the largest market share in 2024.
- By end use, the retail & e-commerce segment dominated the market in 2024.
Market Size & Forecast
- 2024 Market Size: USD 1,569.27 Billion
- 2030 Projected Market Size: USD 2,410.55 Billion
- CAGR (2025-2030): 7.8%
- Asia Pacific: Largest market in 2024
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Globalization has led to a surge in cross-border trade and sourcing, requiring sophisticated logistics solutions to manage international suppliers and ensure timely delivery of raw materials. The need to navigate diverse regulatory requirements, customs clearance, and international shipping schedules has spurred the demand for specialized inbound logistics services, contributing to market growth.
Moreover, organizations are under constant pressure to optimize costs while maintaining high service levels. Inbound logistics plays a critical role in achieving cost efficiency by minimizing transportation and storage costs. Strategies such as consolidating shipments, improving supplier collaboration, and adopting just-in-time (JIT) inventory practices help businesses reduce waste and overheads. The rising emphasis on cost-saving measures has driven companies to invest in robust inbound logistics systems, boosting market growth.
Key Inbound Logistics Companies:
The following are the leading companies in the inbound logistics market. These companies collectively hold the largest market share and dictate industry trends.
- CEVA Logistics
- Kuehne+Nagel
- XPO, Inc.
- DB SCHENKER
- United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
- FedEx
- Ryder System, Inc.
- Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
- Nippon Express
- GEODIS
Global Inbound Logistics Market Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global inbound logistics market report based on service, mode of transportation, end use, and region.
- Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 – 2030)
- Transportation
- Warehousing and Storage
- Inventory Management
- Procurement Services
- Others
- Mode of Transportation Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 – 2030)
- Road
- Rail
- Air
- Sea
- End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 – 2030)
- Retail & e-commerce
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food and beverages
- Electronics
- Others
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 – 2030)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Middle East and Africa (MEA)
- KSA
- UAE
- South Africa
- North America
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