Saudi Arabia Third-Party Logistics Market Size
| Study Period | 2020 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 13.70 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 18.67 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 6.38 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Saudi Arabia Third-Party Logistics Market Analysis
The Saudi Arabia Third-Party Logistics Market size is estimated at USD 13.70 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 18.67 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.38% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
In Saudi Arabia, the third-party logistics sector is gaining much traction to manage the growing cross-border movement of commodities. Consumer preferences are changing, and there is an increasing desire for faster delivery times and more effective supply chain management; therefore, 3PL companies in the country are incorporating technology and automation into their supply chain services.
Saudi Arabia is a trade ally with many nations owing to its large oil reserves. Saudi Arabia lies at the crossroads of crucial international trade routes between three continents: Asia, Europe, and Africa. The accessibility to emerging markets brings significant trade advantages to the country and highlights the growing demand for 3PL.
In February 2024, DHL and Aramco launched ASMO. ASMO is planned, in line with Saudi Arabia's growing demand for more robust and efficient supply chain services and the region's increased market potential, to become a significant trading gateway in the energy, chemicals, and industrial sectors. DHL launched ASMO with a plan to evolve as the market leader in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and North Africa region. It plans to offer comprehensive end-to-end supply chain services that will create value for its customers and enhance the resilience of its supply chain.
According to a business magazine in 2022, the Saudi Arabia 3PL market was mostly road-dominated and had around 40,000 trucks. The higher availability of trucks indicated fierce competition among the players, giving low-cost trucking in the region an advantage. In addition, the government is investing in urban infrastructure undertakings such as the USD 22.5 billion Riyadh Metro and a Rapid Bus System to improve mobility throughout the country further.
Saudi Arabia 3PL Market Trends
Growth in E-commerce Boosting the Demand for 3PL Services
- The expansion in the e-commerce business drove the growth of the 3PL market in Saudi Arabia. COVID-19 lockdown measures had a compelling impact on e-commerce. Even though sales were already strong throughout the last few years, limits and curfews prompted most businesses to shift from in-store to e-commerce to offset losses (due to the absence of in-store shopping). With the expansion of the supply chain and the emergence of new technologies, new businesses have evolved, and existing businesses have grown even more.
- Saudi Arabia has the largest population in the GCC, with a growing tech-savvy young population, making it a key market player in the region. Over 90% of the population had internet services by 2023. In Saudi Arabia, these factors eased the adoption of e-commerce, with around 80% of active internet users being online shoppers compared to China.
- According to a January 2024 report published by the International Trade Administration of the United States, e-commerce is becoming an increasingly viable sales channel for US companies in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is one of the world's top mobile phone users, with a 97% penetration rate, and ranks 10th in internet speed.
Increasing Maritime Trade in Saudi Arabia is Driving Demand for 3PL Services
- The Saudi Arabian marine industry has been changing rapidly, making the country a regional logistic hub and an international participant in global trade as the region is at a key location in the international trade route.
- In September 2023, Saudi Arabia and India merged with the European Union and the United States in venturing into the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor and Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII). The project will improve connectivity, reduce tensions, and promote trade among nations.
- According to industry experts, the King Abdullah Port Project, which drew an investment of SAR 40 billion (USD 10.66 billion) in 2019, is contributing to increasing Saudi exports to more than SAR 600 billion (USD 159.96 billion) by 2030. King Abdullah Port is the first fully owned and operated private sector property. The port is known for its container handling capacity and is listed as one of the world's largest ports. King Abdullah Port witnessed a significant 2.3% growth rate in container traffic during the first quarter of 2023 compared to last year. This upward trend indicates the port's constant commitment to efficient TEU handling and its ability to respond to evolving industry needs.
Saudi Arabia 3PL Industry Overview
The market is fairly fragmented, with many domestic and international businesses competing. The major players are DHL, Almajdouie Logistics, Al-Futtaim Logistics, Wared Logistics, and Aramex. Top companies in the industry are focusing on strategic market initiatives to expand their product capabilities and market presence. The dry warehouse is the most common type of warehousing, and it has seen significant growth in recent years. Given the region's potential and the growing relevance of commercial ties, logistics and service organizations that currently have a huge foothold in Saudi Arabia are extending their operations.
Saudi Arabia 3PL Market Leaders
Almajdouie Group
Al-Futtaim Logistics
Wared Logistics
Deutsche Post DHL Group - DHL Supply Chain
Aramex
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Saudi Arabia 3PL Market News
- December 2023: Omniful, a company that offers an order management system to third-party logistics, raised USD 5.85 million in seed funding led by VentureSouq. It will use the funds to improve its platform, which is called plug-and-play. Omniful's cloud platform, known for its flexibility and configurable features, can be configured to suit your needs. Its API-first strategy facilitates smooth integration with various global and local e-commerce platforms, marketplaces, ERP systems, POS systems, and shipping tech stacks.
- March 2023: One of the leading players, DHL, signed an end-to-end procurement and logistics hub joint venture with Saudi giant Saudi Aramco. This joint undertaking aims to enter operations in 2025 and provide a wide range of integrated supply chain and procurement services for companies from all sectors, including industry, energy, chemicals, and petrochemicals. The joint venture will focus on Saudi Arabia to grow across the Middle East and North Africa.
- May 2023: Aramex, one of the leading 3PL players in the region, signed a strategic partnership with AD Ports Group, the leading facilitator of global trade and logistics, to operate and develop a new non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) enterprise. In the joint venture, Aramex has a stake of 49% and will further enhance and develop shipping connectivity across the GCC, Indian, and East and West African markets with a target of 10,000 containers in the short term and intends to increase the number of containers in the medium- to long-term.
Saudi Arabia Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Deliverables
1.2 Study Assumptions
1.3 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 Analysis Methodology
2.2 Research Phases
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET INSIGHTS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Industry Policies and Regulations
4.3 General Trends in Warehousing Market
4.4 Demand from Other Segments, such as CEP, Last Mile Delivery, and Cold Chain Logistics
4.5 Value Chain / Supply Chain Analysis
4.6 Insights into the E-commerce Business
4.7 Technological Developments in the Logistics Sector
4.8 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
5. MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Increasing Cross-Border Trade
5.1.2 Development of Transportation Infrastructure in the Country
5.1.3 Establishment of Special Economic Zones
5.2 Market Restraints
5.2.1 High Cost of 3PL Services
5.2.2 Skilled Labor Shortages
5.3 Market Opportunities
5.3.1 Saudi Vision 2030
5.3.2 Changing Consumer Demands
5.4 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
5.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
5.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
5.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
6. MARKET SEGMENTATION
6.1 By Service
6.1.1 Domestic Transportation Management
6.1.2 International Transportation Management
6.1.3 Value-added Warehousing and Distribution
6.2 By End User
6.2.1 Automotive and Manufacturing
6.2.2 Oil and Gas
6.2.3 Chemical
6.2.4 Distributive Trade (Wholesale and Retail Trade, including E-commerce)
6.2.5 Pharmaceutical and Healthcare
6.2.6 Construction
6.2.7 Other End Users
7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
7.1 Market Concentration Overview
7.2 Company Profiles
7.2.1 Almajdouie Group
7.2.2 Al-Futtaim Logistics
7.2.3 Wared Logistics
7.2.4 Deutsche Post DHL Group - DHL Supply Chain
7.2.5 Aramex
7.2.6 BAFCO International
7.2.7 Hala Supply Chain Services
7.2.8 Starlinks Logistics
7.2.9 LSC Logistics
7.2.10 Mosanada Logistics Services (MLS)
7.2.11 Motion Supply Chain
7.2.12 Etmam Logistics
7.2.13 Camels Party Logistics*
- *List Not Exhaustive
7.3 Other Companies
8. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
9. APPENDIX
9.1 Macroeconomic Indicators (GDP Distribution, by Activity, Contribution of the Transport and Storage Sector to Economy)
9.2 External Trade Statistics - Exports and Imports, by Product
9.3 Insights into the Key Export Destinations and Import Origin Countries
Saudi Arabia 3PL Industry Segmentation
Third-party logistics, or 3PL, is a system in which one company offers another company inventory management and delivery services. A company that does not have its own logistics department frequently uses a 3PL company.
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The Saudi Arabian third-party logistics market is segmented by service (domestic transportation management, international transportation management, and value-added warehousing and distribution) and end user (automotive and manufacturing, oil and gas, chemical, distributive trade [wholesale and retail trade, including e-commerce], pharmaceutical and healthcare, construction, and other end users). The report offers market size and forecasts for all the above segments in value (USD).
| By Service | |
| Domestic Transportation Management | |
| International Transportation Management | |
| Value-added Warehousing and Distribution |
| By End User | |
| Automotive and Manufacturing | |
| Oil and Gas | |
| Chemical | |
| Distributive Trade (Wholesale and Retail Trade, including E-commerce) | |
| Pharmaceutical and Healthcare | |
| Construction | |
| Other End Users |
Saudi Arabia Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Research Faqs
How big is the Saudi Arabia Third-Party Logistics Market?
The Saudi Arabia Third-Party Logistics Market size is expected to reach USD 13.70 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 6.38% to reach USD 18.67 billion by 2029.
What is the current Saudi Arabia Third-Party Logistics Market size?
In 2024, the Saudi Arabia Third-Party Logistics Market size is expected to reach USD 13.70 billion.
Who are the key players in Saudi Arabia Third-Party Logistics Market?
Almajdouie Group, Al-Futtaim Logistics, Wared Logistics, Deutsche Post DHL Group - DHL Supply Chain and Aramex are the major companies operating in the Saudi Arabia Third-Party Logistics Market.
What years does this Saudi Arabia Third-Party Logistics Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Saudi Arabia Third-Party Logistics Market size was estimated at USD 12.83 billion. The report covers the Saudi Arabia Third-Party Logistics Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Saudi Arabia Third-Party Logistics Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Saudi Arabia Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Industry Report
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