Trade Management Software Market Report 2025

The trade management software market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.23 billion in 2024 to $1.33 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to globalization of supply chains, complexity of customs documentation, rise of e-commerce and cross-border transactions, efficiency in trade operations, trade tariffs and duty management, trade finance and documentation automation, risk management in international trade.

The trade management software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.02 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to focus on sustainability in supply chains, dynamic trade regulations, digital transformation in trade, enhanced data analytics capabilities, geopolitical influences on trade, customer demand for transparency, customization and scalability. Major trends in the forecast period include cloud-based trade management solutions, real-time visibility and tracking, blockchain for supply chain transparency, mobile accessibility, automated customs documentation, trade finance integration, cybersecurity measures.

The increase in international trade activities is propelling the growth of the trade management software market. International trade involves the buying and selling of goods and services by companies across different countries. In the global marketplace, products such as consumer goods, raw materials, food, and machinery are traded. The rise in international trade is driven by changing consumer preferences and higher disposable incomes. Trade management software is utilized by importers and exporters to enhance collaboration with their trade partners and manage their global trade operations. This software supports multi-company, multi-location, and multi-currency functionalities. For instance, in August 2022, the OECD (The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development), an intergovernmental organization, reported that the G20 countries (which include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the EU, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the UK, and the USA) experienced a 2.1% increase in merchandise exports and a 2.6% increase in imports in the second quarter of 2022, compared to increases of 4.8% and 6.2% in the previous quarter. Thus, the rising international trade activities are driving the trade management software market.

The expanding e-commerce industry is expected to further fuel the growth of trade management software in the future. E-commerce businesses encounter challenges related to regulatory compliance, customs documentation, supply chain visibility, and order fulfillment. Trade management software addresses these challenges by automating processes, ensuring compliance with international regulations, optimizing supply chains, and integrating with e-commerce platforms. Additionally, the software facilitates efficient returns management and scalability to support the rapid growth of e-commerce businesses. For example, in August 2024, a report from the Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce, a US government agency, indicated that U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the second quarter of 2024 reached approximately $291.6 billion, reflecting a 1.3% increase from the first quarter of 2024. Total retail sales during the same period were estimated at $1.82 trillion, a 0.5% increase from the previous quarter. Compared to the second quarter of 2023, e-commerce sales rose by 6.7%, while total retail sales grew by 2.1%. E-commerce represented 16% of total retail sales in the second quarter of 2024. Therefore, the expanding e-commerce industry is driving the growth of the trade management software market.

The adoption of cloud-based technologies emerges as a prominent trend in the trade management software market. Major companies in this market are increasingly leveraging cloud technology, enabling users to access storage, files, software, and servers through internet-connected devices. Notably, in September 2022, Newgen Software, an India-based digital transformation product provider, launched the world's first low-code Trade Finance platform. This cloud-native platform streamlines the complex trade finance process, allowing banks to go paperless, enhance compliance with domestic and international regulations, and achieve unified processing of trade transactions. The utilization of cloud-based technologies represents a key trend shaping the evolution of the trade management software market.

Major players in the trade management software market are creating AI-based trade solutions to secure a competitive advantage. For example, in September 2023, Flexport Inc., a US-based supply chain management firm, launched an all-in-one global trade solution. This platform provides instant access to financing, freight, fulfillment, and replenishment, streamlining the process from factory to customer. With a focus on empowering entrepreneurs, Flexport's AI-driven end-to-end solution enables seamless selling across major marketplaces and retail stores. The platform features innovative capabilities such as replenishment injection into key channels, priority shipping, and an exclusive membership program, Flexport+, which offers industry-leading financing and support services. Entrepreneurs can now concentrate on boosting sales while the AI-driven solution manages the complexities of global logistics, promising to revolutionize the supply chain management landscape.

In March 2022, e2open Parent Holdings Inc., a US-based software company that offers cloud-based, mission-critical supply chain management solutions, acquired Logistyx Technologies for $185 million. This acquisition was intended to enhance e2open's global presence in multi-carrier e-commerce shipment management, allowing companies to benefit from a wide range of shipping capabilities. Logistyx Technologies is a US-based company specializing in parcel and e-commerce shipping, as well as providing parcel shipping software.

Major companies operating in the trade management software market are Oracle Corporation, SAP SE, Thomson Reuters Corporation, QAD Inc., MIC Customs Solutions AG, E2open Parent Holdings Inc., Bamboo Rose LLC, QuestaWeb Inc., Precision Software Corporation, BPE Global Inc., The Descartes Systems Group Inc., WiseTech Global Limited, MercuryGate International Inc., TradeLanes Inc., TradeRocket Inc., TradeSocio Inc., TradeX LLC, TradeCloud Inc., TradeWaltz Inc., TradeWindow Inc., TradeTrust Inc., TradeFlow Inc.

North America was the largest region in the trade management software market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the trade management software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the trade management software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Trade management software encompasses a suite of tools designed to oversee trade operations on a global scale. It facilitates the validation, approval, and processing of online transactions, handling trade-related electronic documents, and ensuring adherence to international trade laws and regulations. This software is equipped with functionalities such as trade compliance, custom management, finance oversight, trade analytics, and other features.

Trade compliance, a critical aspect, ensures that all import and export activities align with the specific laws and regulations of involved countries. The software is adept at maintaining compliance with these global trade guidelines. It's structured with solutions and services available through cloud-based and on-premises deployment options. Various sectors like defense, pharmaceuticals, energy, transportation, logistics, and consumer goods make use of trade management software to streamline their trade-related processes.

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The trade management software market includes revenues earned by entities through invoice management, insurance management, vendor management, and import/export management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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