e-Commerce Logistics & e-Fulfilment Market 2025

Extensive analysis of the core trends influencing the e-commerce logistics market, including retail sales, M&A & consolidation

This report takes an in-depth look at the core trends influencing the market, such as e-commerce retail sales, M&A & consolidation. The report also contains the analyst's trusted market size & forecast data & summarises regional specialists in e-commerce logistics.

As well as in-depth, granular market sizing data and forecasts, it includes profiles of leading e-commerce logistics providers, with estimated e-commerce logistics revenues and recent acquisitions (including GXO, DPDHL, bpost, CEVA, Maersk, Ryder, Geodis, Fiege, Kuehne + Nagel, ID Logistics and Arvato).

It also contains a summary description of regional e-commerce logistics and e-fulfilment service providers, such as Rakuten, Red Stag, ShipMonk, Huboo, Byrd, Boxberry, Bleckmann, Omnipack, Seven Senders, BigBlue, Cubyn, Logtex, Blue Dart, Aramex and many others.

This report contains:

• Market size & growth forecasts for 2024-2029 - split by region & country specific data for 46 countries.
• Market segmentation data - warehousing/fulfilment vs. last mile/transport & domestic vs cross-border.
• e-commerce sales data & forecasts - including regional analysis.
• M&A activity - analysis & its impact on market dynamics.
• e-commerce logistics competitive analysis.
• Profiles of leading e-commerce logistics providers - estimated revenues, recent acquisitions, regional & e-fulfilment providers.
• The analyst's 'State of e-commerce logistics survey' analysis.

A datasheet with all market sizing figures and forecasts will also be made available to all report purchasers.

Despite Trump, global e-commerce logistics and e-fulfilment market expected to soar in 2025

Despite President Trump’s intention to abolish the de minimis rules and impose tariffs on imports, the global E-commerce and E-fulfilment market is set to grow by 15.5% in 2025, according to the report. Following a post-COVID contraction in 2022, the market has regained its sharply upward trajectory, reporting double digit growth rates in the past two years. In 2024 the market was valued at €521.9bn ($569 bn), double the market value recorded just before the pandemic in 2019.

The Senior Editor of the report remarked, “The continued growth in the e-commerce logistics and e-fulfilment sector highlights the ongoing expansion of e-commerce within global retail. We are now witnessing a significant differentiation between providers of e-commerce logistics and e-fulfilment players across continents, as they adapt to the delivery requirements of retailers and customers.”

The sharp increase suggests renewed consumer confidence, potentially driven by improved economic conditions, advancements in digital infrastructure, and the continued shift toward online shopping.

In terms of regional performance, the Asia Pacific region has grown at a slightly faster rate than either North America or Europe; with 11% growth since 2020 compared to 10% for North America and 8% for Europe.

M&A activity continues as larger groups seeking to capitalise on the e-commerce growth by acquiring smaller specialists. The report highlights recent e-commerce logistics acquisitions, examples of which are:

• DHL acquiring Inmar Supply Chain Solutions and Brandpath Group
• Stord acquiring Pitney Bowes fulfilment activities
• GLS acquiring e-Log
• Bpost acquiring Staci

The senior editor concludes, “Although President Trump’s policies on trade and tariffs have introduced significant uncertainty into the market, the sector shows no signs of being blown off course. Consumer habits have transformed, and this will power domestic and cross-border e-commerce and e-fulfilment needs for years to come.”

Report Highlights

• The global e-commerce logistics market grew 13.6% year-on-year in 2024 to €521.9 bn.
• In 2024, the global e-commerce logistics market doubled the market value recorded just before the pandemic in 2019.
• Some inflationary pressures persisted in 2024, as y-o-y real growth came in at 9%.
• The North American e-commerce logistics market maintained its lead into 2024, albeit marginally. Asia Pacific came in at a close second.
• In 2024, eCommerce sales reached EUR 3.36 trillion, marking a strong 15% growth from the previous year.
• M&A activity continues as larger groups seek to capitalise on e-commerce growth by acquiring smaller specialists.

Use the report to:

• Support your strategic planning: identify high growth markets, sectors & geographies, and adopt effective technology & sustainability initiatives.
• Assess M&A opportunities: capture key investment and consolidation opportunities.
• Understand demand and growth forecasts: capitalise on key growth areas and emerging trends.
• Mitigate supply chain risk: increase resilience in volatile market conditions.
• Benchmark and optimise supply chain strategies: capture growth opportunities and gain competitive advantage.

This report is perfect for:

• Global manufacturers
• Banks and financial institutions
• Supply chain managers and directors
• Logistics procurement managers
• Marketing managers
• Knowledge managers
• Investors
• All C-level executives