Financial Leasing Services Market Report 2026

The financial leasing services market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $243.61 billion in 2025 to $269.54 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of capital-intensive industries, rising preference for off-balance-sheet financing, growth in commercial vehicle usage, increased availability of leasing services, rising adoption of operating leases.

The financial leasing services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $401.55 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for electric vehicle leasing, rising digital transformation of leasing operations, expansion of cross-border leasing activities, growing focus on green asset financing, increasing SME reliance on leasing solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of asset-light financing models, rising demand for equipment and vehicle leasing, growing use of digital lease management platforms, expansion of flexible and usage-based leasing structures, enhanced focus on sustainable asset financing.

The increasing number of small and medium-sized enterprises is anticipated to drive the expansion of the financial leasing services market in the coming years. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are businesses with a limited workforce and revenue, generally defined by specific criteria established by each country or organization. The rise in the number of SMEs is attributed to growing entrepreneurial initiatives and favorable policies that encourage business formation and innovation. Financial leasing services allow small and medium-sized enterprises to obtain essential equipment and assets with lower upfront costs and enhanced cash flow management. For example, in December 2025, the House of Commons Library, a UK governmental organization, reported that the UK had 5.7 million private sector businesses, representing a 3.5% increase compared to January 2024. Thus, the growing number of small and medium-sized enterprises is fueling the growth of the financial leasing services market.

Leading companies in the financial leasing services market are focusing on strategic partnerships to create innovative leasing solutions designed for large and midsized corporations. These collaborations allow companies to leverage their combined expertise, enhancing their service offerings and improving access to specialized financing options. For example, in April 2024, Eaton, a U.S.-based company specializing in intelligent power management solutions, formed a partnership with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions. The goal of this collaboration is to provide customized financing solutions that help businesses transition to sustainable energy practices while maintaining cash flow. This partnership will improve access to financing for key infrastructure, including energy storage systems and electric vehicle charging stations, enabling businesses to reduce energy costs and improve operational continuity.

In May 2024, De Lage Landen International B.V., a financial services company based in the Netherlands, acquired ELF Leasing GmbH for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand De Lage Landen International’s market reach, diversify its leasing solutions, and strengthen its competitive position in Europe. ELF Leasing GmbH, based in Germany, provides equipment leasing and financing services for commercial clients and companies.

Major companies operating in the financial leasing services market are JPMorgan Chase & Co, Bank of America Corporation, Banco Santander S.A, Wells Fargo & Company, Citigroup Inc, Royal Bank Of Canada, HSBC Holdings plc, Barclays plc, Société Générale Equipment Finance, U.S. Bancorp, Nordea Bank AB, KBC Lease, Bank of Beijing Co. Ltd., ABN AMRO Bank N.V., First American Equipment Finance, Macquarie Equipment Finance LLC, General Electric Capital Corporation, De Lage Landen International B.V., Deutsche Leasing AG, Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring, Hannover Leasing GmbH & Co. KG, BNP Paribas Lease Group S.A.

North America was the largest region in the financial leasing services market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the financial leasing services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the financial leasing services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The financial leasing services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as lease payments, interest income, service fees, end-of-lease revenues, penalties and charges, residual value gains, and other ancillary services. 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).

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