Middle East And Africa Logistics Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Middle East and Africa Logistics Market Report is Segmented by Function (freight Transport, Freight Forwarding, Warehousing, and Value-Added Services and Other Services) and End User (manufacturing and Automotive, Oil and Gas, Mining, and Quarrying, Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry, Construction, Distributive Trade, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical, and Other End Users) and by Country(United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, and Rest of Middle-East and Africa). The Report Offers Market Sizes and Forecasts for the Market in Value (USD) for all the Segments.

Middle East And Africa Logistics Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Market Size

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Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Market Summary
Study Period 2021 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 173.27 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 235.84 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 6.36 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Market Analysis

The Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Market size is estimated at USD 173.27 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 235.84 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of greater than 6.36% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The Middle East is swiftly evolving into a premier integrated logistics hub, poised to take on a pivotal role in international trade. Its strategic positioning, flanked by the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, ensures robust maritime trade. Spearheaded by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Middle Eastern governments are bolstering their logistics infrastructure. They're not just focusing on ocean and air transport but are also enhancing inland transportation, warehousing, and digital systems. Their collective aim is to solidify the region's standing as a global logistics hub.

In Africa, globalization and technological advancements are opening up avenues for internationalization, bolstering supply chains and overall competitiveness. Notably, Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa, among others, are emerging as pivotal players in the logistics landscape. For instance, Angola's Barra owns and operates key ports like Dande and Lobito, while Nigeria's Lekki and Tanzania's Musoma are gaining significance.

While some Middle Eastern and African nations grapple with political instability, immediate territorial integration seems challenging. The prevailing scenario underscores the dominance of domestic markets, with limited inter-regional interactions leading to a stagnation in international trade.

Saudi Vision 2030 epitomizes the region's pivot away from oil-centric industries. This ambitious blueprint stresses process optimization, market liberalization, privatization drives, infrastructure enhancements, establishment of new economic zones, and governance reforms. Central to Vision 2030's success is the bolstering of Saudi's logistics, laying the groundwork for infrastructural advancements and the creation of diverse economic zones. In Africa, the economy's heavy reliance on mining, constituting a third of the GDP, is evident. While Morocco stands out as a stable partner, Egypt and Algeria lead in production values. However, their limited international engagement and underdeveloped logistics corridors are notable challenges. African logistics firms are extending beyond megacities, aiming to integrate rural communities into regional supply chains.

The Middle East has already made significant strides in its logistics sector, channeling over USD 106.6 billion in investments. This surge in funding has bolstered cargo capacities across land, air, and sea, streamlined import/export operations, and eased logistical restrictions. In 2023, the Saudi Port Authority (SPA) alone directed a substantial USD 4.5 billion investment into maritime and logistics sectors. These funds are earmarked for the development of cutting-edge logistics parks.

Despite recent challenges like falling oil prices and geopolitical tensions, the Middle East and Africa are emerging as hotbeds for automotive and supply chain ventures. Major automakers, including VW, Toyota, GM, Groupe PSA, and Mercedes-Benz, are ramping up their local assembly operations, which is highly expected to drive demand for freight and logistics services. Their investments span from North African nations like Morocco, Algeria, and Egypt to markets in sub-Saharan Africa, such as Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Ghana. Noteworthy logistics advancements are also taking shape across the region.

Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Industry Overview

The market is fragmented with the presence of many International and Local road freight companies.  The market is dominated by major international players like DHL, FedEx, and UPS. The market is expected to grow during the forecast period due to growing e-commerce and growing infrastructure in the region. In the case of rail freight, the government-owned railway companies have occupied the major market share. As the demand for freight transportation is growing rapidly across the region, companies are becoming more competitive to capture the huge opportunity. Major players in the market are also turning towards sustainable transportation solutions to meet the industry’s evolving demand and comply with stringent environmental safety regulations.

Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Market Leaders

  1. Ceva Logistics

  2. Aramex

  3. Agility Logistics

  4. DHL

  5. RAK Logistics

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Market News

  • May 2023: Saudi Logistics Services (SAL) and Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services (LTLS) have signed an initial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the logistics activities of LTLS within Saudi Arabia. Under this MoU, SAL will provide freight forwarding, transportation, and customs brokerage services to support LTLS' maintenance logistics operations for their key customers around Saudi Arabia. As a result, LTLS would subsequently strengthen its logistics services coverage within Saudi Arabia.
  • April 2023: Saudi Arabia's Almajdouie Logistics expanded its fleet size by adding 30 new Hyundai Xcient trucks. The engine produces 440 horsepower, making the Hyundai Xcient one of the most powerful heavy-duty trucks globally.

Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS AND DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Rise In E-commerce Growth in The Region
    • 4.2.2 Development of Logistic Infrastructure
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Poor Infrastruture
  • 4.4 Market Opportunities
    • 4.4.1 Logistics turns to tech to meet new demand
    • 4.4.2 Government Initiatives
  • 4.5 Value Chain/Supply Chain Analysis
  • 4.6 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.6.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.6.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.6.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.6.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.7 Impact of Geopolitics and Pandemic on the Market

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Function
    • 5.1.1 Freight Transport
    • 5.1.1.1 Road
    • 5.1.1.2 Water
    • 5.1.1.3 Air
    • 5.1.1.4 Rail
    • 5.1.2 Freight Forwarding
    • 5.1.3 Warehousing
    • 5.1.4 Value-added Services and Other Functions
  • 5.2 By End User
    • 5.2.1 Manufacturing and Automotive
    • 5.2.2 Oil and Gas, Mining, and Quarrying
    • 5.2.3 Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry
    • 5.2.4 Construction
    • 5.2.5 Distributive Trade (Wholesale and Retail Segments - FMCG Included)
    • 5.2.6 Other End Users (Telecommunications and Pharmaceuticals)
  • 5.3 By Country
    • 5.3.1 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.3.2 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.3 South Africa
    • 5.3.4 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Overview (Market Concentration and Major Players)
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 DHL
    • 6.2.2 Aramex
    • 6.2.3 Kuehne + Nagel
    • 6.2.4 United Parcel Service Inc.
    • 6.2.5 RAK Logistics
    • 6.2.6 Al-Futtaim Logistics
    • 6.2.7 Agility Logistics
    • 6.2.8 Saudi Transport & Investment Co. (Mubarrad)
    • 6.2.9 Almajdouie Group
    • 6.2.10 Ceva Logistics
    • 6.2.11 Gulf Agency Company (GAC)
    • 6.2.12 International Freight Group*
  • *List Not Exhaustive
  • 6.3 Other Companies

7. FUTURE OUTLOOK OF THE MARKET

8. APPENDIX

  • 8.1 Macroeconomic Indicators
  • 8.2 Contribution of Transportation and Storage on GDP
  • 8.3 External Trade Statistics
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Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Industry Segmentation

Logistics is a part of supply chain management that deals with the efficient forward and reverse flow of goods, services, and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption according to the needs of customers.

The Middle East and Africa Logistics Market is Segmented by function, by end-user, by country. By function the market is segmented by freight transport, freight forwarding, warehousing, and value-added services and other services by end user the market is segmented by manufacturing and automotive, oil and gas, mining, and quarrying, agriculture, fishing, and forestry, construction, distributive trade, healthcare and pharmaceutical, and other end users by country the market is segmented by United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, and Rest of Middle-East and Africa. The report offers market sizes and forecasts for the market in value (USD) for all the segments.

By Function Freight Transport Road
Water
Air
Rail
Freight Forwarding
Warehousing
Value-added Services and Other Functions
By End User Manufacturing and Automotive
Oil and Gas, Mining, and Quarrying
Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry
Construction
Distributive Trade (Wholesale and Retail Segments - FMCG Included)
Other End Users (Telecommunications and Pharmaceuticals)
By Country United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Market Research FAQs

How big is the Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Market?

The Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Market size is expected to reach USD 173.27 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of greater than 6.36% to reach USD 235.84 billion by 2030.

What is the current Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Market size?

In 2025, the Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Market size is expected to reach USD 173.27 billion.

Who are the key players in Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Market?

Ceva Logistics, Aramex, Agility Logistics, DHL and RAK Logistics are the major companies operating in the Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Market.

What years does this Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Market size was estimated at USD 162.25 billion. The report covers the Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Market historical market size for years: 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Middle East And Africa Freight & Logistics Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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