PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1789946
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1789946
Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Cold Chain Logistics, Non-cold Chain Logistics), By Component (Storage (Warehouse, Refrigerator Containers), Transportation), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033
Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Summary
The global pharmaceutical logistics market size was estimated at USD 99.33 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 208.26 billion in 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2025 to 2033. The pharmaceutical logistics market is driven by the growing demand for temperature-sensitive drugs and biologics, rising global pharmaceutical trade, and the expansion of e-commerce in healthcare.
Advancements in cold chain logistics, stringent regulatory requirements for drug safety, and increasing adoption of track-and-trace technologies further propel market growth. Additionally, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and the need for timely and secure delivery of medications, including vaccines and specialty drugs, are contributing to the increased reliance on specialized logistics services in the pharmaceutical sector. With the approval of the aforementioned vaccines for usage, key vaccine producers are actively looking to distribute these vaccines around the globe. It would need a resilient supply chain to make vaccines available across the globe for urgent usage. Therefore, it is estimated to drive the growth of the market at a significant pace during the forecast period.
Along with this, the demand for medicines used for curing the novel coronavirus disease is also expected to boost the market growth. The growth of the market is also attributed to the increasing demand for Over-the-Counter (OTC) medicines such as Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (VMS), common cough and cold drugs, gastrointestinal drugs, and dermatology products. The rising importance of fast-track assistance in the healthcare sector is also driving the market for pharmaceutical logistics. Moreover, decreasing the distribution cost by creating a single source distribution channel further increases the demand for pharmaceutical logistics.
Many companies are entering into mergers and acquisitions to expand their geographical presence and proprietary knowledge. They are also focusing on reducing the overall packaging costs of their products. The biocomponent and pharmaceutical supply chains are particularly prone to the risks associated with product adulteration during transport as well as non-compliance with federal regulations, standards, and guidelines. As a result, the players are actively investing in state-of-the-art technologies such as telematics and remote monitoring to provide safety and convenience during transportation operations, which is, in turn, propelling the market growth.
Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies are increasingly outsourcing labeling and packaging activities to third-party providers. Many pharmaceutical companies are expanding their operations in untapped regions, including Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa. The preference for local logistics providers with high expertise in pharmaceuticals is of great importance to drug manufacturers. However, deteriorating service levels and loss of control are significant threats that are faced in outsourcing operations.
The demand for pharmaceutical logistics is growing in the U.S. due to increasing sales of generic drugs, as well as reforms in the healthcare sector favoring generics. The market for pharmaceutical logistics in North America is significantly fragmented, owing to several regional and international companies. The industry is highly competitive due to the presence of many local and global companies.
Major companies strive to offer cloud-based supply chain solutions and secure supply chain functions, as it helps manufacturers ensure the authenticity of the drugs. These solutions prevent the production of counterfeit drugs and medical devices. The increasing demand for sea and air freight pharmaceutical logistics is anticipated to propel industry growth during the forecast period. The transportation of pharma products by sea reduces the transportation cost by up to 80.0% and decreases the staffing requirements.
In addition, these advancements help optimize packaging and storage requirements while minimizing the carbon footprint of logistics operations. The growing reliance on air freight logistics for the long-distance and intercontinental transport of high-value medicines and vaccines is also anticipated to further drive market growth.
Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Report Segmentation
The report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global pharmaceutical logistics market report based on type, component, and region:
- Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Cold Chain Logistics
- Non-Cold Chain Logistics
- Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Storage
- Warehouse
- Refrigerated container
- Transportation
- Sea freight Logistics
- Airfreight Logistics
- Overland Logistics
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Asia Pacific
- India
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Middle East & Africa
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
- UAE
- South Africa
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
- 1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Information Procurement
- 1.3. Information or Data Analysis
- 1.4. Methodology
- 1.5. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.6. Market Formulation & Validation
- 1.7. Country Based Segment Share Calculation
- 1.8. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segment Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Pharmaceutical Logistics Variables, Trends, & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Market Dynamics
- 3.2.1. Market Drivers Analysis
- 3.2.2. Market Restraints Analysis
- 3.2.3. Industry Challenge
- 3.3. Pharmaceutical Logistics Analysis Tools
- 3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
- 3.3.1.1. Bargaining Power Of The Suppliers
- 3.3.1.2. Bargaining Power Of The Buyers
- 3.3.1.3. Threats Of Substitution
- 3.3.1.4. Threats From New Entrants
- 3.3.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.3.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
Chapter 4. Pharmaceutical Logistics Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Segment Dashboard
- 4.2. Pharmaceutical Logistics Market: Type Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2033
- 4.3. Cold Chain Logistics
- 4.3.1. Cold Chain Logistics Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4. Non-Cold Chain Logistics
- 4.4.1. Non-Cold Chain Logistics Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Pharmaceutical Logistics Market: Component Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Segment Dashboard
- 5.2. Pharmaceutical Logistics Market: Component Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2033
- 5.3. Storage
- 5.3.1. Storage Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.3.2. Warehouse
- 5.3.2.1. Warehouse Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.3.3. Refrigerated Container
- 5.3.3.1. Refrigerated Container Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4. Transportation
- 5.4.1. Transportation Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4.2. Sea freight Logistics
- 5.4.2.1. Sea freight Logistics Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4.3. Airfreight Logistics
- 5.4.3.1. Airfreight Logistics Container Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4.4. Overland Logistics
- 5.4.4.1. Overland Logistics Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Region Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Share, By Region, 2024 & 2033, USD Million
- 6.2. North America
- 6.2.1. North America Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.2.2. U.S.
- 6.2.2.1. U.S. Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.2.3. Canada
- 6.2.3.1. Canada Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.2.4. Mexico
- 6.2.4.1. Mexico Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3. Europe
- 6.3.1. Europe Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. UK
- 6.3.2.1. UK Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. Germany
- 6.3.3.1. Germany Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4. France
- 6.3.4.1. France Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Asia Pacific
- 6.4.1. Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.2. China
- 6.4.2.1. China Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. India
- 6.4.3.1. India Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4. Japan
- 6.4.4.1. Japan Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5. Australia
- 6.4.5.1. Australia Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6. South Korea
- 6.4.6.1. South Korea Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Latin America
- 6.5.1. Latin America Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. Brazil
- 6.5.2.1. Brazil Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6. MEA
- 6.6.1. MEA Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6.2. UAE
- 6.6.2.1. UAE Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3. KSA
- 6.6.3.1. KSA Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6.4. South Africa
- 6.6.4.1. South Africa Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Company Categorization
- 7.2. Company Market Positioning
- 7.3. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 7.4. Company Profiles/Listing
- 7.4.1. Agility
- 7.4.1.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.1.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.1.3. Type Benchmarking
- 7.4.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.2. Air Canada
- 7.4.2.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.2.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.2.3. Type Benchmarking
- 7.4.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.3. CEVA Logistics
- 7.4.3.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.3.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.3.3. Type Benchmarking
- 7.4.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.4. DB Schenker
- 7.4.4.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.4.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.4.3. Type Benchmarking
- 7.4.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.5. Deutsche Post AG
- 7.4.5.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.5.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.5.3. Type Benchmarking
- 7.4.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.6. FedEx
- 7.4.6.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.6.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.6.3. Type Benchmarking
- 7.4.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.7. LifeConEx
- 7.4.7.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.7.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.7.3. Type Benchmarking
- 7.4.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.8. Marken
- 7.4.8.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.8.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.8.3. Type Benchmarking
- 7.4.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.9. United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
- 7.4.9.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.9.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.9.3. Type Benchmarking
- 7.4.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.10. VersaCold Logistics Services
- 7.4.10.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.10.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.10.3. Type Benchmarking
- 7.4.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.1. Agility
List of Tables
- Table 1 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Region, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 2 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 3 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 4 North America Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Country, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 5 North America Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 6 North America Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 7 U.S. Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 8 U.S. Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 9 Canada Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 10 Canada Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 11 Mexico Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 12 Mexico Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 13 Europe Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Country, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 14 Europe Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 15 Europe Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 16 UK Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 17 UK Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 18 Germany Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 19 Germany Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 20 France Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 21 France Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 22 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Country, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 23 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 24 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 25 China Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 26 China Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 27 India Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 28 India Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 29 Japan Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 30 Japan Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 31 South Korea Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 32 South Korea Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 33 Australia Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 34 Australia Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 35 Latin America Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Country, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 36 Latin America Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 37 Latin America Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 38 Brazil Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 39 Brazil Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 40 MEA Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Country, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 41 MEA Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 42 MEA Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 43 UAE Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 44 UAE Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 45 KSA Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 46 KSA Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 47 South Africa Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 48 South Africa Pharmaceutical Logistics market, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
List of Figures
- Fig. 1 Pharmaceutical Logistics market segmentation
- Fig. 2 Market research process
- Fig. 3 Information procurement
- Fig. 4 Primary research pattern
- Fig. 5 Market research approaches
- Fig. 6 Value chain-based sizing & forecasting
- Fig. 7 Parent market analysis
- Fig. 8 Market formulation & validation
- Fig. 9 Pharmaceutical Logistics market snapshot
- Fig. 10 Pharmaceutical Logistics market segment snapshot
- Fig. 11 Pharmaceutical Logistics market competitive landscape snapshot
- Fig. 12 Market research process
- Fig. 13 Market driver relevance analysis (Current & future impact)
- Fig. 14 Market restraint relevance analysis (Current & future impact)
- Fig. 15 Pharmaceutical Logistics Market: Type outlook key takeaways (USD Million)
- Fig. 16 Pharmaceutical Logistics Market: Type movement analysis, 2024 & 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 17 Cold Chain Logistics market revenue estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 18 Non-Cold Chain Logistics market revenue estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 19 Pharmaceutical Logistics Market: Component outlook key takeaways (USD Million)
- Fig. 20 Pharmaceutical Logistics Market: Component movement analysis (USD Million), 2024 & 2033
- Fig. 21 Storage market revenue estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 22 Warehouse market revenue estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 23 Refrigerated container market revenue estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 24 Transportation market revenue estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 25 Sea freight logistics market revenue estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 26 Airfreight logistics market revenue estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 27 Overland logistics market revenue estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 28 Regional marketplace: Key takeaways
- Fig. 29 Pharmaceutical Logistics market: Regional outlook, 2024 & 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 30 North America Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 31 U.S. Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 32 Canada Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 33 Mexico Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 34 Europe Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 35 UK Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 36 Germany Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 37 France Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 38 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 39 China Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 40 India Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 41 Japan Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 42 South Korea Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 43 Australia Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 44 Latin America Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 45 Brazil Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 46 MEA Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 47 UAE Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 48 KSA Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 49 South Africa Pharmaceutical Logistics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 50 Strategy framework
- Fig. 51 Company categorization
