Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Size

The Middle East and Africa third-party logistics (3PL) market reached approximately USD 49.08 billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of USD 73.92 billion by 2032.

Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook

• The United Arab Emirates has the presence of 1541 warehouses.

• The logistics sector in Saudi Arabia is anticipated to represent 33% of the Kingdom’s economy by 2030.

• The United Arab Emirates has an internet penetration of about 99%, while Saudi Arabia has 90%.

Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Growth

3PL companies in the region are leveraging technology solutions like warehouse management systems (WMS) and order fulfilment software enabling seamless order fulfilment operations. The technology solutions also facilitate transparency and shipment tracking in real-time across the supply chain. The expansion of the e-commerce sector is supporting the growth of the 3PL market in Middle East and Africa. The Middle East has one of the fastest-growing e-commerce markets on a global scale, with 80% of users already purchasing through the internet.

Warehousing in the region is predominantly handled by 3PLs and has access to large, centrally located facilities. The growth of e-commerce in the region has created a demand for last-mile delivery, parcel shipping, and warehousing services.

According to the United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics Database (UN Comtrade), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is among the largest trading nations in the world. In 2021, the country’s imports and export volumes were valued at about USD 365 billion and USD 303 billion, respectively . The logistics outlook of the UAE has evolved into a matured one primarily focusing on B2B operations. However, there is a significant shift towards B2C operations, with logistics companies catering to smaller-sized shipments making use of advanced last-mile delivery solutions.

Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Industry Segmentation

Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Service

• Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)

• Domestic Transportation Management (DTM)

• International Transportation Management (ITM)

• Warehousing and Distribution

• Value Added Logistic Services (VALs)

Market Breakup by Transport

• Railways

• Roadways

• Waterways

• Airways

Market Breakup by End Use

• Retail

• Healthcare

• Manufacturing

• Automotive

• Others

Market Breakup by Country

• Saudi Arabia

• United Arab Emirates

• Nigeria

• South Africa

• Others

Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Share

Based on end use, the market is divided into retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and automotive, among others. The growth of the retail sector is being driven by the rapid growth of the e-commerce sector, robust logistics and supply chain infrastructure, increasing disposable incomes, and advanced technological capabilities.

Leading Companies in the Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market

The report provides a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers and acquisitions, investments, and product launches.

• Kintetsu World Express, Inc

• Deutsche Post AG (DHL)

• Motion Supply Chain S.A.L. 

• DSV A/S 

• Arabian Hala Co. Ltd

• CMA CGM Group (CEVA Logistics S.A)

• Etmam Logistics 

• Aramex International LLC 

• Almajdouie Group LLC 

• Al-Futtaim Group company 

• Others

The market participants are leveraging advanced technologies such as AI to streamline their operations enabling a more robust supply chain and improved functionality.

Key Highlights of the Report