Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size, Share, and Trends 2024 to 2034

Pharmaceutical Logistics Market (By Type: Cold Chain Logistics and Non-cold Chain Logistics; By Component: Storage and Transportation) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Regional Outlook, and Forecast 2023 – 2032

  • Last Updated : October 2023
  • Report Code : 1443
  • Category : Healthcare

The global pharmaceutical logistics market size was valued at USD 86.64 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach over USD 185.08 billion by 2032 with a registered CAGR of 8.80% during the forecast period 2023 to 2032.

Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size 2023 to 2032

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Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size in the Europe 2023 To 2032

The Europe pharmaceutical logistics market reached USD 32.09 billion in 2023 and is projected to be worth around USD 69.11 billion by 2032 with a CAGR of 8.3% between 2023 to 2032.

Europe Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size 2023 To 2032

Based on the region, the Europe segment held the highest revenue share of over 36.5% in 2022, in terms of revenue and is estimated to sustain its dominance during the forecast period. The demand for pharmaceutical logistics is expanding in the UK, Germany, and France, owing to rising generic medicine sales and healthcare regulations that favor generics. Due to the presence of a large number of regional and multinational companies, the pharmaceutical logistics market in Europe is highly fragmented.

On the other hand, the Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the most opportunistic segment during the forecast period. During the forecast period, Asia-Pacific is expected to develop at the fastest CAGR. The rising healthcare and pharmaceutical industries in countries such as Japan, China, and India are driving the pharmaceutical logistics market in Asia-Pacific.

Growth Factors

The logistics is used in the pharmaceutical sector to handle the acquisition, storage, and transportation of resources. In this industry, logistics enables for the continual delivery of pharmaceuticals, equipment, and devices from suppliers and distributors located across the country. The pharmaceutical sector largely serves huge drugstore retail chains, medical goods wholesalers, as well as hospitals and clinics directly.

An increasing preference for biological pharmaceuticals in recent years, as well as a growing number of enterprises opting to outsource is some of the important drivers expected to drive demand for pharmaceutical logistics in the anticipated period. The large volumes of pharmaceutical products are increasingly being shipped over long distances by manufacturers.

These pharmaceutical products are often delicate and costly. The pharmaceutical logistics allows for consistent refrigeration of products from the time to manufacture, through shipping, storage, handling, and to delivery. The growing market for temperature-sensitive medications and biological medical products, as well as growing awareness among pharmaceutical and logistics firms are expanding the scope for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical logistics and benefitting the growth of pharmaceutical logistics market during the forecast period.

There are some constraints and obstacles that will stifle the market expansion. The factors such as inefficient products and price rules that differ from place to place around the world. These factors may limit the pharmaceutical logistics market’s growth in the anticipated future.

The rising demand for household healthcare products and the growing necessity to fast track support are both contributing to market expansion. Furthermore, the demand for pharmaceutical logistics is increasing as the requirement for maintaining the cold chain integrity of pharmaceutical products grows, and the cost of distribution is being reduced by developing a single source distribution channel. 

The rise in pharmaceutical demand is one of the primary drivers driving the growth of cold chain logistics for the pharmaceutical industry. Over the last few years, global life expectancy has increased significantly. The global pharmaceutical sales are predicted to increase during the forecast period, owing to an increase in average life expectancy. The amount of pharmaceutical trade has expanded globally as a result of rising pharmaceutical sales. In recent years, the pharmaceutical export sector in the U.S. has seen tremendous expansion. The end-user industries are utilizing cold chain logistics to meet the growing demand of the pharmaceutical industry.

There are lot of market players in the global pharmaceutical logistics market, thus it’s tremendously fragmented. The large firms face hurdles as a result of high market fragmentation, which prevents them from growing into other markets or countries.

A major concern for the cold chain logistics segment for the pharmaceutical logistics industry is the functional obstacles in cold chain logistics that increase operating costs. The logistics service providers must make a strategic decision when purchasing land for warehouses, which is part of cold chain logistics. The cold chain is an important function, and having a cold storage close to the manufacturing plant is essential. The profitability of cold chain logistics companies is being harmed as industrial rents is rising. An increase in land costs will require cold chain service companies to invest greater resources. Due to this vendor profit margin will be under pressure. In addition, due to expanding supply-demand imbalance for industrial buildings, warehouse rents are likely to rise in coming years.

Scope of the Pharmaceutical Logistics Market

Report Coverage Details
Market Size in 2023 USD 86.64 Billion
Growth Rate CAGR of 8.80% From 2023  to 2032
Revenue Projection by 2032 USD 185.08 Billion
Largest Market Europe
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Base Year 2022
Forecast Period 2023 to 2032
Segments Covered Type, Component, Region
Companies Mentioned FedEx, Agility, CEVA Logistics, Deutsche Post AG, VersaCold Logistics Services, LifeConEx, Air Canada, United Parcel Service of America Inc., DB Schenker, Marken

 

Type Insights

Based on the type, the non-cold chain logistics segment dominates the market with revenue hare of 73% in 2022. Cold chain logistics is crucial in reducing perishable product and commodity wastages while also providing farmers with fair rates. Cold chain logistics is critical in the pharmaceutical sector for increasing drug efficacy along the supply chain to end users.

Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Share, By Type, 2020 (%)

On the other hand, the cold chain logistics is expected to grow at rapid pace during the forecast period. Due to growing demand for non-cold chain pharmaceutical medications and other products, the segment is likely to have a significant share in upcoming years.

Component Insights

Based on the component, the storage segment accounted 65.6% market share in 2022. The rapidly expanding demand for generic and branded pharmaceutical medicines has increased the requirement for storage facilities to conserve and procure these products’ effectiveness after production and delivery to distributors and retailers through numerous channels. 

On the other hand, the transportation is expected to grow at rapid pace during the forecast period. The transportation segment is expected to increase at a rapid pace during the forecast period. The air freight logistics, sea freight logistics, and overland logistics make up the transportation component segment. The pharmaceutical logistics market is being driven by the increased adoption of sea-based pharmaceutical logistics, which can handle sensitive large molecule biologics as well as individualized medications.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

Pharmaceutical key market players are constantly pursuing strategic initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions to maintain their market position. FedEx, for example, acquired Manton Air-Sea Pty Ltd. FedEx was able to strengthen its geographical footprint in Asia-Pacific as a result of the acquisition.

The various developmental strategies such as partnerships, new product launches, acquisition, joint venture, R&D investments, and mergers fosters market growth and offers lucrative growth opportunities to the market players. 

Some of the prominent players in the global pharmaceutical logistics market include:

  • FedEx
  • Agility
  • CEVA Logistics
  • Deutsche Post AG
  • VersaCold Logistics Services
  • LifeConEx
  • Air Canada
  • United Parcel Service of America Inc.
  • DB Schenker
  • Marken

Segments Covered in the Report

By Type

  • Cold Chain Logistics
  • Non-cold Chain Logistics

By Component

  • Storage
    • Warehouse
    • Refrigerated container
  • Transportation
    • Sea freight Logistics
    • Airfreight Logistics
    • Overland Logistics
  • Monitoring components
    • Hardware
      • Sensors
      • RFID Devices
      • Telematics
      • Networking Devices
    • Software

By Application

  • Bio Pharma
  • Chemical Pharma
  • Speciality Pharma

By Procedure

  • Picking
  • Storage
  • Retrieval Systems
  • Handling Systems

By Geography

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • U.K.
    • Germany
    • France
  • Asia-Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
  • Rest of the World

Frequently Asked Questions

The global pharmaceutical logistics market size was valued at USD 86.64 billion in 2023 and is predicted to be worth around USD 185.08 billion by 2032.

The global pharmaceutical logistics market is poised to grow at a CAGR of 8.80% from 2023 to 2032.

The growing demand for the overthecounter (OTC) medicines such as supplements, minerals, vitamins, common cough, gastrointestinal pharmaceuticals, and cold remedies products is also contributing to the expansion of the pharmaceutical logistics industry.

Some of the prominent players in the global pharmaceutical logistics market include FedEx, Agility, CEVA Logistics, Deutsche Post AG, VersaCold Logistics Services, LifeConEx, Air Canada, United Parcel Service of America Inc., DB Schenker, Marken.

Europe is the largest segment for pharmaceutical logistics market in terms of region. The significant growth in the pharmaceutical product trade across key European countries is responsible for the high market share.

Asia-Pacific region is the fastest growing region in the pharmaceutical logistics market.

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology

2.1. Research Approach

2.2. Data Sources

2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope 

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Market Classification and Scope

4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis 

4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Pharmaceutical Logistics Market 

5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: Pharmaceutical Logistics Industry Impact

5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry

5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy

5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape

Chapter 6. Market Dynamics Analysis and Trends

6.1. Market Dynamics

6.1.1. Market Drivers

6.1.2. Market Restraints

6.1.3. Market Opportunities

6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers

6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers

6.2.3. Threat of substitute

6.2.4. Threat of new entrants

6.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players

7.1.3. Vendor Landscape

7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers

7.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 8. Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market, By Type

8.1. Pharmaceutical Logistics Market, by Type, 2023-2032

8.1.1. Cold Chain Logistics

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)

8.1.2. Non-cold Chain Logistics

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)

Chapter 9. Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market, By Component

9.1. Pharmaceutical Logistics Market, by Component, 2023-2032

9.1.1. Storage

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)

9.1.2. Transportation

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)

9.1.3. Monitoring components

9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)

Chapter 10. Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market, By Application Type 

10.1. Pharmaceutical Logistics Market, by Application Type, 2023-2032

10.1.1. Bio Pharma

10.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)

10.1.2. Chemical Pharma

10.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)

10.1.3. Speciality Pharma

10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)

Chapter 11. Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market, By Procedure Type 

11.1. Pharmaceutical Logistics Market, by Procedure Type, 2023-2032

11.1.1. Picking

11.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)

11.1.2. Storage

11.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)

11.1.3. Retrieval Systems

11.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)

11.1.4. Handling Systems

11.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)

Chapter 12. Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

12.1. North America

12.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.1.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.1.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.1.5. U.S.

12.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.1.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.1.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.1.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.1.6. Rest of North America

12.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.1.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.1.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.1.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.2. Europe

12.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.2.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.2.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.2.5. UK

12.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.2.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.2.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.2.6. Germany

12.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.2.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.2.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.2.7. France

12.2.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.2.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.2.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.2.7.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.2.8. Rest of Europe

12.2.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.2.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.2.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.2.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.3. APAC

12.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.3.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.3.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.3.5. India

12.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.3.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.3.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.3.6. China

12.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.3.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.3.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.3.7. Japan

12.3.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.3.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.3.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.3.7.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.3.8. Rest of APAC

12.3.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.3.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.3.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.3.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.4. MEA

12.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.4.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.4.5. GCC

12.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.4.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.4.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.4.6. North Africa

12.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.4.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.4.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.4.7. South Africa

12.4.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.4.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.4.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.4.7.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.4.8. Rest of MEA

12.4.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.4.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.4.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.4.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.5. Latin America

12.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.5.5. Brazil

12.5.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.5.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.5.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.5.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

12.5.6. Rest of LATAM

12.5.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2020-2032)

12.5.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component (2020-2032)

12.5.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application Type (2020-2032)

12.5.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Procedure Type (2020-2032)

Chapter 13. Company Profiles

13.1. FedEx

13.1.1. Company Overview

13.1.2. Product Offering

13.1.3. Financial Performance

13.1.4. Recent Initiatives

13.2. Agility

13.2.1. Company Overview

13.2.2. Product Offerings

13.2.3. Financial Performance

13.2.4. Recent Initiatives

13.3. CEVA Logistics

13.3.1. Company Overview

13.3.2. Product Offerings

13.3.3. Financial Performance

13.3.4. Recent Initiatives

13.4. Deutsche Post AG

13.4.1. Company Overview

13.4.2. Product Offerings

13.4.3. Financial Performance

13.4.4. Recent Initiatives

13.5. VersaCold Logistics Services

13.5.1. Company Overview

13.5.2. Product Offerings

13.5.3. Financial Performance

13.5.4. Recent Initiatives

13.6. LifeConEx

13.6.1. Company Overview

13.6.2. Product Offerings

13.6.3. Financial Performance

13.6.4. Recent Initiatives

13.7. Air Canada

13.7.1. Company Overview

13.7.2. Product Offerings

13.7.3. Financial Performance

13.7.4. Recent Initiatives

13.8. United Parcel Service of America Inc.

13.8.1. Company Overview

13.8.2. Product Offerings

13.8.3. Financial Performance

13.8.4. Recent Initiatives

13.9. DB Schenker

13.9.1. Company Overview

13.9.2. Product Offerings

13.9.3. Financial Performance

13.9.4. Recent Initiatives

13.10. Marken

13.10.1. Company Overview

13.10.2. Product Offerings

13.10.3. Financial Performance

13.10.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 14. Research Methodology

14.1. Primary Research

14.2. Secondary Research

14.3. Assumptions

Chapter 15. Appendix

15.1. About Us

15.2. Glossary of Terms

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