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International moving services are professional relocation solutions designed to help individuals or businesses transfer their belongings across national borders. These services include packing, shipping, customs clearance, and delivery. Their primary objective is to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant international movement of goods by managing logistics, customs procedures, and packing, thereby simplifying the complexities involved in global relocation.
The primary service types provided by international moving companies include packing, transportation, storage, and other related services. Packing involves securely wrapping, boxing, and preparing items to safeguard them from damage during long-distance transit. The main transportation methods employed are air, sea, and land, catering specifically to residential, commercial, and industrial needs.
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The international moving services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $13.71 billion in 2024 to $14.61 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth during the historic period can be credited to factors such as rising international migration, increased remote working, expanding e-commerce activities, higher international student enrollments, and the growing popularity of digital nomad lifestyles.
The international moving services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $18.63 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The anticipated growth during the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as the increasing globalization of businesses, rising foreign investments, higher disposable incomes, growing requirements for employee relocation, and accelerating urbanization. Key trends expected during this period include the adoption of automation and robotics, blockchain technology for logistics management, artificial intelligence for route optimization, augmented reality in packing assistance, big data analytics, cloud-based management platforms, and virtual reality applications for enhanced customer support.
The rise in international business activity is anticipated to fuel the growth of the international moving services market in the upcoming period. International business activity involves commercial transactions occurring across national boundaries, including the exchange of goods, services, technology, capital, and knowledge between countries. The growth in international business activity is accelerating due to globalization, which allows businesses easier market entry and greater international collaboration. International moving services support these activities by offering efficient and reliable relocation solutions, facilitating smooth employee transfers across borders. Such services mitigate logistical hurdles and downtime, promoting global workforce mobility and business expansion. For example, in May 2025, according to the United States Census Bureau, a US government agency, exports in March reached $278.5 billion, increasing by $0.5 billion from February, while imports rose to $419 billion, up by $17.8 billion compared to the prior month. Hence, the rise in international business activity is boosting the international moving services market.
Leading companies in the international moving services market are increasingly focused on developing advanced logistics solutions to deliver seamless end-to-end relocation experiences for their clients. Logistics solutions encompass systematic services and strategies designed to ensure efficient transportation, storage, and delivery of goods. For instance, in March 2025, Multitra, a Belgium-based logistics provider, introduced a comprehensive range of international moving services aimed at addressing the evolving needs of individuals and businesses navigating global relocations. These new offerings include meticulous logistics planning, professional packing using high-quality materials, customs clearance and documentation assistance, full insurance coverage, and efficient door-to-door delivery.
In August 2022, SIRVA Inc., a US-based relocation and moving services company, merged with BGRS LLC to form SIRVA BGRS Worldwide Inc. This merger is intended to strengthen global mobility solutions by leveraging the combined capabilities of both organizations to provide more streamlined, efficient, and comprehensive relocation services. BGRS LLC is a Canada-based provider specializing in global relocation and workforce mobility solutions, with expertise in managing and coordinating international moving services.
Major players in the international moving services market are Nippon Express Co. Ltd., Crown Worldwide Group, SIRVA BGRS Worldwide Inc., UniGroup Inc., Suddath International, AGS International Movers, Asian Tigers Mobility, JK Moving Services, Hilldrup Companies Inc., Allied Van Lines Inc., Mayflower Transit LLC, Atlas World Group, Wheaton World Wide Moving, Interem Relocation Services, Schumacher Cargo Logistics, Arpin International Group, Omega Moving & Storage Inc., A-1 Movers Inc., Bolliger Moving International, and Davsons Relocation.
North America was the largest region in the international moving services market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in international moving services report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the international moving services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The international moving services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as insurance coverage, vehicle shipping, customs clearance, and destination 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).
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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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.