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Blockchain in Logistics - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 187 Pages
  • February 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 6042551
The global market for Blockchain in Logistics was valued at US$28.4 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$235.9 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 42.3% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

Global Blockchain in Logistics Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Why Is Blockchain Revolutionizing Logistics?

Blockchain technology is transforming the logistics industry by addressing long-standing challenges such as inefficiencies, lack of transparency, and susceptibility to fraud. By offering a decentralized and immutable ledger, blockchain ensures real-time tracking of goods, streamlined documentation, and enhanced data security. These capabilities are particularly vital in complex supply chains where multiple stakeholders, including suppliers, carriers, and regulatory bodies, need synchronized and tamper-proof records.

Industries such as retail, automotive, and pharmaceuticals are leveraging blockchain to optimize supply chain visibility and improve operational efficiency. For example, food supply chains are utilizing blockchain to enhance traceability, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and mitigating the risk of recalls. This technology’s ability to foster trust among participants while reducing costs and delays is revolutionizing logistics processes globally.

How Are Technological Advancements Expanding Blockchain Applications in Logistics?

Advancements in blockchain technology are expanding its applications in logistics, enabling greater scalability, efficiency, and integration. Smart contracts, a notable innovation, automate contractual agreements between parties, reducing the need for intermediaries and ensuring seamless execution of transactions once pre-defined conditions are met. These self-executing contracts are particularly beneficial for freight management and customs clearance, expediting processes that were traditionally time-consuming.

Moreover, the integration of blockchain with Internet of Things (IoT) devices is enhancing data accuracy and reliability. IoT sensors embedded in shipping containers provide real-time updates on location, temperature, and humidity, which are securely recorded on the blockchain. This integration is critical for industries like pharmaceuticals and perishables, where environmental conditions must be meticulously monitored to maintain product integrity.

Why Are Companies Embracing Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency?

Supply chain transparency has become a top priority for businesses as consumers and regulators demand accountability and ethical sourcing. Blockchain’s ability to provide an immutable record of a product’s journey from origin to end-user ensures trust and compliance across the supply chain. Companies can now verify the authenticity of goods, prevent counterfeiting, and ensure that suppliers adhere to environmental and labor standards.

For example, luxury brands are adopting blockchain to authenticate high-value goods, while retailers are leveraging the technology to certify sustainable and fair trade practices. This transparency not only enhances brand reputation but also helps businesses mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions and fraud. As a result, blockchain is becoming a cornerstone of responsible and efficient supply chain management.

What Factors Are Driving the Growth of the Blockchain in Logistics Market?

The growth in the blockchain in logistics market is driven by several factors, including the increasing complexity of global supply chains, rising demand for transparency and traceability, and advancements in supporting technologies. The adoption of blockchain is particularly strong in industries with stringent regulatory requirements, such as pharmaceuticals and food, where compliance and traceability are critical.

Consumer behavior, marked by a preference for ethical sourcing and sustainable products, is influencing companies to integrate blockchain into their logistics operations. Technological innovations, such as smart contracts and IoT-enabled tracking, are further enhancing the utility and appeal of blockchain in logistics. Additionally, government initiatives promoting digital transformation and the standardization of blockchain protocols are accelerating adoption. These factors collectively underscore the transformative potential and rapid growth of the blockchain in logistics market, positioning it as a key enabler of the future supply chain ecosystem.

Scope of the Study

The report analyzes the Blockchain in Logistics market, presented in terms of market value (US$ Thousand). The analysis covers the key segments and geographic regions outlined below.

Segments:

Deployment (Public Blockchain Deployment, Private Blockchain Deployment, Hybrid Blockchain Deployment); Application (Tracking & Tracing Application, Smart Contracts Application, Payment & Settlement Application, Inventory Management Application, Fleet Management Application, Freight Brokerage Application); End-Use (Retail & Manufacturing End-Use, Healthcare End-Use, Food & Beverage End-Use, Automotive End-Use, Oil & Gas End-Use, Other End-Uses).

Geographic Regions/Countries:

World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Public Blockchain Deployment segment, which is expected to reach US$105.1 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 41.9%. The Private Blockchain Deployment segment is also set to grow at 44.6% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, valued at $7.5 Billion in 2024, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 40.0% CAGR to reach $34.7 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2024 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as Appinventiv, Blockchain Tech LTD, Bonafi, CargoCoin, Deutsche Post AG and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Blockchain in Logistics Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Blockchain in Logistics Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Blockchain in Logistics Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Some of the 43 companies featured in this Blockchain in Logistics market report include:

  • Appinventiv
  • Blockchain Tech LTD
  • Bonafi
  • CargoCoin
  • Deutsche Post AG
  • GrainChain
  • IBM Corporation
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Oracle Corporation
  • OriginTrail

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
Influencer Market Insights
World Market Trajectories
Economic Frontiers: Trends, Trials & Transformations
Blockchain in Logistics - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
Rising Demand for Supply Chain Transparency Spurs Adoption of Blockchain in Logistics
Integration of IoT and Blockchain Strengthens Real-Time Tracking Capabilities
Increasing Regulatory Compliance Requirements Drive Market Growth for Blockchain Solutions
Adoption of Smart Contracts Expands Addressable Market Opportunities in Logistics
Growing Concerns About Counterfeit Goods Strengthen the Business Case for Blockchain Adoption
Enhancing Efficiency in Cross-Border Trade Accelerates Demand for Blockchain Solutions
Digital Transformation Initiatives Propel Growth in Blockchain Adoption Across Supply Chains
Cost Reduction and Operational Efficiency Gains Drive Adoption in Freight Management
Rising Demand for Sustainable and Ethical Sourcing Practices Strengthens Blockchain Adoption
Expansion of E-Commerce Drives the Need for Blockchain-Based Inventory Management
Enhanced Security and Fraud Prevention Capabilities Propel Market Growth
Increasing Adoption of Blockchain for Cold Chain Logistics Expands Market Opportunities
Growing Popularity of Tokenization Models in Freight Financing Accelerates Adoption
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
TABLE 1: World Blockchain in Logistics Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2030
TABLE 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blockchain in Logistics by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 3: World 6-Year Perspective for Blockchain in Logistics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2025 & 2030
TABLE 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Public Blockchain Deployment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 5: World 6-Year Perspective for Public Blockchain Deployment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
TABLE 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Private Blockchain Deployment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 7: World 6-Year Perspective for Private Blockchain Deployment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
TABLE 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hybrid Blockchain Deployment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 9: World 6-Year Perspective for Hybrid Blockchain Deployment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
TABLE 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Retail & Manufacturing End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 11: World 6-Year Perspective for Retail & Manufacturing End-Use by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
TABLE 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Healthcare End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 13: World 6-Year Perspective for Healthcare End-Use by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
TABLE 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food & Beverage End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 15: World 6-Year Perspective for Food & Beverage End-Use by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
TABLE 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 17: World 6-Year Perspective for Automotive End-Use by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
TABLE 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Oil & Gas End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 19: World 6-Year Perspective for Oil & Gas End-Use by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
TABLE 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 21: World 6-Year Perspective for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
TABLE 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tracking & Tracing Application by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 23: World 6-Year Perspective for Tracking & Tracing Application by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
TABLE 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Smart Contracts Application by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 25: World 6-Year Perspective for Smart Contracts Application by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
TABLE 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Payment & Settlement Application by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 27: World 6-Year Perspective for Payment & Settlement Application by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
TABLE 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Inventory Management Application by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 29: World 6-Year Perspective for Inventory Management Application by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
TABLE 30: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fleet Management Application by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 31: World 6-Year Perspective for Fleet Management Application by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
TABLE 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Freight Brokerage Application by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 33: World 6-Year Perspective for Freight Brokerage Application by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
Blockchain in Logistics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
Blockchain in Logistics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
CHINA
Blockchain in Logistics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
EUROPE
Blockchain in Logistics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
FRANCE
Blockchain in Logistics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2025 (E)
GERMANY
Blockchain in Logistics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2025 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
Blockchain in Logistics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2025 (E)
REST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
Blockchain in Logistics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
REST OF WORLDIV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned

  • Appinventiv
  • Blockchain Tech LTD
  • Bonafi
  • CargoCoin
  • Deutsche Post AG
  • GrainChain
  • IBM Corporation
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Oracle Corporation
  • OriginTrail

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