Saudi Arabia Freight and Logistics Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Saudi Arabia Freight and Logistics Market Outlook

The Saudi Arabia freight and logistics market size reached approximately USD 31.82 billion in 2023. The market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% between 2024 and 2032 to attain a value of around USD 51.60 billion by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Logistics refers to a process that is aimed at efficiently acquiring, transporting, and storing goods to their point of consumption. Freight logistics encompasses human resources, solutions, products, and infrastructure that facilitate the smooth transportation of goods. Freight and logistics services are widely utilised by end-users in the manufacturing, food and beverage, chemical, retail, and healthcare sectors.

• Rapid industrialisation, rising manufacturing activities, and surging domestic consumption of goods are driving the Saudi Arabia freight and logistics market growth. The e-commerce sector in the country is rapidly growing, supported by rising internet penetration, high smartphone ownership, and surging consumer preference for convenient shopping. This is also bolstering the demand for logistics and freight forwarding services to facilitate quick and hassle-free delivery and returns.

• One of the key Saudi Arabia freight and logistics market trends is the increasing attempts by the Saudi Arabian government to shift its economy from oil to a diversified ecosystem. Due to its unique location and proximity to Africa, Europe, and Asia, the government aims to develop the country as a global logistics hub for surging international trade, creating new jobs, and boosting foreign direct investments (FDI).

• To achieve this, it is rapidly developing new logistics centres, boosting public-private partnerships, surging its cargo capacity, and improving transportation services and infrastructure.

• Concerns regarding rapid climate change and surging carbon footprints are prompting freight and logistics operators to improve their sustainability profile. In the forecast period, the Saudi Arabia freight and logistics market demand is likely to be aided by the growing adoption of alternative fuel sources, renewable energy, and energy-efficient models among logistics and freight operators.

Market Analysis

Based on function, the market is segmented into courier, express, and parcel, freight forwarding, freight transport, and warehousing and storage, among others. On the basis of end use, the Saudi Arabia freight and logistics market segmentation includes manufacturing, consumer goods and retail, food and beverages, IT hardware and telecom, healthcare, chemicals, construction, automotive, and oil and gas, among others.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the Saudi Arabia freight and logistics market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

• Kuehne + Nagel Management AG 

• Deutsche Post AG 

• UPS Express Private Limited 

• The Aramex Group 

• FedEx Corporation

• Agility Public Warehousing Company K.S.C.P.

• Mosanada Logistics Services 

• Zajil Express

• Alma Express 

• SMSA Express Transportation Company Ltd. 

• Wared Logistics 

• Saudi Logistics Services Company (SAL) 

• Saudi Post Corporation 

• United Warehouse Co. Ltd. 

• Others

Market Share by Function

Warehousing and storage accounts for a significant portion of the Saudi Arabia freight and logistics market share. The booming e-commerce sector and the growing demand for rapid delivery of goods are leading to an expansion of warehouses and storage facilities, especially in urban areas. With the rising preference for perishable food and beverage items and surging import of pharmaceuticals in the country, the development of temperature-controlled storage facilities and warehouses also surging.

Meanwhile, freight transport is anticipated to witness a healthy growth in the coming years. This can be attributed to the introduction of favourable initiatives by the Saudi Arabian government to drive infrastructural development and modernise and expand railways and airways.

Market Share by End Use

As per the Saudi Arabia freight and logistics market analysis, the demand for these services in the oil and gas sector is increasing. Saudi Arabia is one of the largest oil and gas producers and exporters in the world. Logistics and freight operators offer solutions for retail trading, product distribution and movement, traffic control, and demurrage control, among others, to mitigate supply chain risks and drive informed decisions in marine, road, and rail transportation.

Competitive Landscape

Kuehne + Nagel Management AG is a prominent logistics company that was founded in 1890. It is a leader in air freight and sea freight forwarding, with its footprint in nearly 100 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the company collaborates with players in different sectors to develop advanced and flexible solutions that can drive the success of both SMEs and large businesses.

Wared Logistics is a company that offers container importation, full-service transportation networks, brokerage hubs, and logistics hubs across MENA. It is a joint venture between prominent logistics companies, Construction Products Holding Company (CPC) and Zahid Group Holding. The company aims to develop innovative services and solutions that can enhance the efficiency of logistics and distribution channels.

Mosanada Logistics Services, established in 2010, is a part of Mohamed Yousuf Naghi & Brothers Group. It is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and has emerged as a leading logistics company in the Middle East. Some of the sectors the company serves are food and beverages, oil, personal care and beauty, oil, and batteries, among others.

Other Saudi Arabia freight and logistics market players include Deutsche Post AG, UPS Express Private Limited, The Aramex Group, FedEx Corporation, Agility Public Warehousing Company K.S.C.P., Zajil Express, Alma Express, SMSA Express Transportation Company Ltd., Saudi Logistics Services Company (SAL), Saudi Post Corporation, and United Warehouse Co. Ltd., among others.

Key Highlights of the Report