Emergency And Other Relief Services Global Market Report 2026

Emergency and other relief services encompass the provision of urgent aid to address the needs of disaster victims, as well as various forms of welfare assistance provided by government and community agencies to enhance the basic living conditions of individuals in the community.

The primary categories of emergency and other relief services include food, shelter, medical assistance, and additional forms of aid. Medical assistance typically involves delivering emergency healthcare services to those in need. Services are further categorized into short-term assistance, deferred assistance, and long-term assistance, offering a range of support to those affected by disasters and various challenges. Professional services are also integral to these efforts and may include consulting services, emergency operation services, training and simulation services, as well as public information services aimed at ensuring effective response and support for disaster-affected individuals and communities.

Tariffs are influencing the emergency and other relief services market by increasing costs of imported medical supplies, shelter materials, communication equipment, vehicles, and emergency logistics tools. Disaster response agencies in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported relief equipment, while developing regions face higher procurement costs for aid materials. These tariffs can slow deployment timelines during emergencies. However, they are also driving local sourcing of relief supplies and strengthening regional emergency response manufacturing capabilities.

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The emergency and other relief services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $27.66 billion in 2025 to $29.87 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing frequency of natural disasters, expansion of government-funded relief programs, growth of humanitarian aid organizations, rising urban population vulnerability, development of coordinated emergency frameworks.

The emergency and other relief services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $41.56 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in disaster preparedness technologies, rising adoption of real-time emergency communication systems, expansion of climate-resilient relief infrastructure, growing demand for integrated response platforms, increased focus on community-based disaster management. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of digital emergency response platforms, rising deployment of smart disaster monitoring systems, growing integration of logistics coordination tools, expansion of data-driven relief planning, enhanced focus on rapid response capabilities.

The increasing support from large corporations and organizations in the form of funds, grants, or programs is expected to drive the growth of the global emergency and other relief services market. Corporations and organizations are making efforts to meet the requirements of people affected by different disasters across the globe. Emergency and relief services drive increased support from large corporations and organizations through funds, grants, and programs as they seek to fulfill social responsibility commitments and contribute to humanitarian efforts during crises. For instance, in September 2024, Operation Sadbhav, a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operation launched by the Government of India, announced the dispatch of 53 tonnes of emergency flood relief assistance worth US$ 1 million to Myanmar, following the devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi. Therefore, the growing support from various individuals and corporations fuels the emergency and other relief services market.

The rising number of natural disasters is expected to propel the growth of the emergency and other relief services market going forward. Natural disasters are catastrophic events caused by natural processes on Earth that result in significant damage to the environment and pose a serious threat to human life and property. Emergency and other relief services are used to respond by providing immediate assistance, relief, and support to individuals, communities, and regions affected by disasters and mitigating the impact of natural disasters. For instance, in January 2024, according to NOAA/NCEI, a U.S.-based government agency, the United States experienced 28 separate weather and climate disasters in 2023, each causing at least US $1 billion in damages. Therefore, rising natural disasters are driving the growth of the emergency and other relief services markets.

Major organizations operating in the Emergency And Other Relief Services market are increasingly focusing on deploying innovative digital solutions, such as humanitarian information and assistance chatbots, to meet the rising demand for faster, more accessible, and context-specific support during crises driven by ongoing conflicts, natural disasters, displacement, and widespread humanitarian need. Humanitarian information chatbots are AI-enabled digital platforms designed to provide affected communities with timely, reliable information about emergency services, aid programs, multipurpose cash assistance, and local support resources via popular messaging channels offering a more accessible alternative to traditional call centres or paper-based information dissemination that can be slow, resource-intensive, and difficult to scale across languages and regions. For instance, in May 2025, the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) in collaboration with the World Food Programme's Ukraine technology team launched the Humanitarian Info UA Chatbot, an innovative digital assistant on Telegram and Viber that helps conflict-affected communities in Ukraine access up-to-date guidance about humanitarian assistance, including multipurpose cash support, in user-friendly chat format. The Humanitarian Info UA Chatbot guides users through services available in their area, offers multilingual support, and has already been accessed by thousands of users seeking critical information during displacement and crisis, making it easier for people with limited connectivity or literacy challenges to find and request help a marked improvement over traditional hotline systems and static information portals. This launch highlights the broader market trend toward technology-driven, people-centric emergency relief tools that enhance communication, reduce information gaps in high-stress environments, and support more effective coordination between aid organisations and affected populations.

Major companies operating in the emergency and other relief services market are International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, International Disaster Emergency Service, The Salvation Army, The American National Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, Samaritan's Purse, World Vision International, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, Oxfam International, The Save the Children Fund, Mercy Corp., Action Against Hunger, International Medical Corp., Handicap International, ShelterBox, Team Rubicon, All Hands and Hearts, Heart to Heart International, Americares, Direct Relief International, Catholic Relief Services, Islamic Relief USA, Lutheran World Relief, Operation Blessing International, World Relief, Adventist Development and Relief Agency International, Food for the Hungry, ChildFund International, Relief International

Western Europe was the largest region in the emergency and other relief services market in 2025. Asia-Pacific was the second-largest region in the emergency and other relief services market. The regions covered in the emergency and other relief 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 emergency and other relief services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The emergency and other relief services market consists of revenues earned by entities that provide food, shelter, clothing, medical relief, resettlement, and counselling to victims of domestic or international disasters or conflicts such as wars. The emergency and other relief services market includes establishments such as disaster relief organizations, emergency relief organizations, immigrant resettlement organizations. 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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This report focuses emergency and other relief services market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Service Type: Food; Shelter; Medical Assistance; Other Services
• 2) By Category: Short-Term Assistance; Deferred Assistance; Long-Term Assistance
• 3) By End-User: Individuals And Households; Displaced Populations And Refugees; Community And Public Infrastructure; Institutions And Service Providers; Economically Vulnerable Subpopulations
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Food: Emergency Food Distribution; Ready-To-Eat Meals; Food Aid And Packages; Nutritional Supplements
• 2) By Shelter: Temporary Shelters (Tents, Tarps); Emergency Housing; Camp Management; Transitional Housing
• 3) By Medical Assistance: Emergency Medical Services (EMS); Field Hospitals And Clinics; Medical Supplies And Equipment; Vaccination And Health Checkups
• 4) By Other Services: Water And Sanitation; Clothing And Blankets; Psychological Support And Counseling; Logistics And Transportation; Search And Rescue Operations
• Companies Mentioned: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; International Disaster Emergency Service; The Salvation Army; The American National Red Cross; Doctors Without Borders; Samaritan's Purse; World Vision International; United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund; Oxfam International; The Save the Children Fund; Mercy Corp.; Action Against Hunger; International Medical Corp.; Handicap International; ShelterBox; Team Rubicon; All Hands and Hearts; Heart to Heart International; Americares; Direct Relief International; Catholic Relief Services; Islamic Relief USA; Lutheran World Relief; Operation Blessing International; World Relief; Adventist Development and Relief Agency International; Food for the Hungry; ChildFund International; Relief International
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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