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Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Research Report 2025(Status and Outlook)

Publisher Bosson Research
Published Aug 02, 2025
Length 159 Pages
SKU # BOSS20299801

Description

Report Overview

Pharmaceutical logistics refers to the specialized process of transporting, storing, and distributing pharmaceutical products, including raw materials, drugs, vaccines, biologics, and medical devices, under strict regulatory and environmental conditions to ensure product integrity, safety, and efficacy. This sector requires temperature-controlled supply chains (cold chain logistics), compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP), and rigorous documentation to meet global regulatory standards such as those set by the FDA, EMA, and WHO. The logistics process covers warehousing, inventory management, last-mile delivery, and reverse logistics for expired or recalled products, with a strong emphasis on minimizing risks like contamination, counterfeit drugs, and temperature deviations. Given the sensitivity of pharmaceutical products, logistics providers must integrate advanced technologies such as IoT-enabled tracking, real-time temperature monitoring, and blockchain for transparency, ensuring end-to-end visibility and compliance throughout the supply chain.

The global pharmaceutical logistics market is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing demand for temperature-sensitive biologics and vaccines, expansion of the pharmaceutical industry in emerging markets, and the rise of complex therapies like cell and gene therapies. The market was valued at approximately $90 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7-9% over the next decade, fueled by advancements in cold chain infrastructure, regulatory tightening, and the post-pandemic emphasis on resilient supply chains. Key regions include North America (dominated by the U.S. due to high drug production and stringent regulations), Europe (with Germany and Switzerland as major hubs), and Asia-Pacific (notably India and China, due to cost-efficient manufacturing and growing healthcare access).

Major players in the market include multinational logistics firms like DHL Supply Chain, FedEx, UPS, and Kuehne + Nagel, alongside specialized pharmaceutical logistics providers such as DB Schenker and Maersk. These companies invest heavily in cold chain solutions, automation, and AI-driven demand forecasting to enhance efficiency. Challenges include high operational costs, regulatory complexities, and the need for sustainability in packaging and transportation. However, opportunities arise from trends like personalized medicine, increased outsourcing by pharmaceutical companies, and the adoption of drone and autonomous vehicle delivery for remote areas. The market’s future will hinge on technological innovation, strategic partnerships, and the ability to adapt to evolving healthcare demands and global trade dynamics.

The global Pharmaceutical Logistics market size was estimated at USD 109228.44 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.37% during the forecast period.

This report provides a deep insight into the global Pharmaceutical Logistics market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from a macro overview of the market to micro details of the market size, competitive landscape, development trend, niche market, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, value chain analysis, etc.

The analysis helps the reader to shape the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. Furthermore, it provides a simple framework for evaluating and accessing the position of the business organization. The report structure also focuses on the competitive landscape of the Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market, this report introduces in detail the market share, market performance, product situation, operation situation, etc. of the main players, which helps the readers in the industry to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.

In a word, this report is a must-read for industry players, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the Pharmaceutical Logistics market in any manner.

Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market: Market Segmentation Analysis

The research report includes specific segments by region (country), manufacturers, Type, and Application. Market segmentation creates subsets of a market based on product type, end-user or application, Geographic, and other factors. By understanding the market segments, the decision-maker can leverage this targeting in the product, sales, and marketing strategies. Market segments can power your product development cycles by informing how you create product offerings for different segments.

Key Company

Deutsche Post DHL

UPS

Kuehne + Nagel

FedEx

DB Group

DSV

SF Express

Nippon Express

Panalpina

CH Robinson

Kerry Logistics

CEVA

Yusen Logistics

World Courier

VersaCold

Air Canada Cargo

Agility

Market Segmentation (by Type)

Cold Chain Logistics

Non-cold Chain Logistics

Market Segmentation (by Application)

Ground Transportation

Shipping

Air Transport

Geographic Segmentation

North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)

Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)

The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Key Benefits of This Market Research:

Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study

Neutral perspective on the market performance

Recent industry trends and developments

Competitive landscape & strategies of key players

Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered

Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value

In-depth analysis of the Pharmaceutical Logistics Market

Overview of the regional outlook of the Pharmaceutical Logistics Market:

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods.

Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the Pharmaceutical Logistics Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.

Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the market's competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market.

Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porter's five forces analysis.

Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.

Chapter 9 shares the main producing countries of Pharmaceutical Logistics, their output value, profit level, regional supply, production capacity layout, etc. from the supply side.

Chapter 10 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next five years.

Chapter 12 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment in the next five years.

Chapter 13 is the main points and conclusions of the report.

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Access to date statistics compiled by our researchers. These provide you with historical and forecast data, which is analyzed to tell you why your market is set to change

This enables you to anticipate market changes to remain ahead of your competitors

You will be able to copy data from the Excel spreadsheet straight into your marketing plans, business presentations, or other strategic documents

The concise analysis, clear graph, and table format will enable you to pinpoint the information you require quickly

Provision of market value data for each segment and sub-segment

Indicates the region and segment that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market

Analysis by geography highlighting the consumption of the product/service in the region as well as indicating the factors that are affecting the market within each region

Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled

Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players

The current as well as the future market outlook of the industry concerning recent developments which involve growth opportunities and drivers as well as challenges and restraints of both emerging as well as developed regions

Includes in-depth analysis of the market from various perspectives through Porter’s five forces analysis

Provides insight into the market through Value Chain

Market dynamics scenario, along with growth opportunities of the market in the years to come

Table of Contents

159 Pages
1 Research Methodology And Statistical Scope
1.1 Market Definition And Statistical Scope Of Pharmaceutical Logistics
1.2 Key Market Segments
1.2.1 Pharmaceutical Logistics Segment By Type
1.2.2 Pharmaceutical Logistics Segment By Application
1.3 Methodology & Sources Of Information
1.3.1 Research Methodology
1.3.2 Research Process
1.3.3 Market Breakdown And Data Triangulation
1.3.4 Base Year
1.3.5 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Overview
2.1 Global Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size (M Usd) Estimates And Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.1.2 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Sales Estimates And Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
2.3 Global Market Size By Region
3 Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Competitive Landscape
3.1 Company Assessment Quadrant
3.2 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Life Cycle
3.3 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Sales By Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.4 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Revenue Market Share By Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.5 Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Share By Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, And Tier 3)
3.6 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Average Price By Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.7 Manufacturers’ Manufacturing Sites, Areas Served, And Product Types
3.8 Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Competitive Situation And Trends
3.8.1 Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Concentration Rate
3.8.2 Global 5 And 10 Largest Pharmaceutical Logistics Players Market Share By Revenue
3.8.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
4 Pharmaceutical Logistics Industry Chain Analysis
4.1 Pharmaceutical Logistics Industry Chain Analysis
4.2 Market Overview Of Key Raw Materials
4.3 Midstream Market Analysis
4.4 Downstream Customer Analysis
5 The Development And Dynamics Of Pharmaceutical Logistics Market
5.1 Key Development Trends
5.2 Driving Factors
5.3 Market Challenges
5.4 Industry News
5.4.1 New Product Developments
5.4.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
5.4.3 Expansions
5.4.4 Collaboration/Supply Contracts
5.5 Pest Analysis
5.5.1 Industry Policies Analysis
5.5.2 Economic Environment Analysis
5.5.3 Social Environment Analysis
5.5.4 Technological Environment Analysis
5.6 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.6.1 Global Trade Frictions
5.6.2 U.S. Tariff Policy – April 2025
5.6.3 Global Trade Frictions And Their Impacts To Pharmaceutical Logistics Market
5.7 Esg Ratings Of Leading Companies
6 Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Segmentation By Type
6.1 Evaluation Matrix Of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
6.2 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Sales Market Share By Type (2020-2025)
6.3 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size Market Share By Type (2020-2025)
6.4 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Price By Type (2020-2025)
7 Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Segmentation By Application
7.1 Evaluation Matrix Of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
7.2 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Sales By Application (2020-2025)
7.3 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size (M Usd) By Application (2020-2025)
7.4 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Sales Growth Rate By Application (2020-2025)
8 Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Sales By Region
8.1 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Sales By Region
8.1.1 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Sales By Region
8.1.2 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Sales Market Share By Region
8.2 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size By Region
8.2.1 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size By Region
8.2.2 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size Market Share By Region
8.3 North America
8.3.1 North America Pharmaceutical Logistics Sales By Country
8.3.2 North America Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size By Country
8.3.3 U.S. Market Overview
8.3.4 Canada Market Overview
8.3.5 Mexico Market Overview
8.4 Europe
8.4.1 Europe Pharmaceutical Logistics Sales By Country
8.4.2 Europe Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size By Country
8.4.3 Germany Market Overview
8.4.4 France Market Overview
8.4.5 U.K. Market Overview
8.4.6 Italy Market Overview
8.4.7 Spain Market Overview
8.5 Asia Pacific
8.5.1 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Logistics Sales By Region
8.5.2 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size By Region
8.5.3 China Market Overview
8.5.4 Japan Market Overview
8.5.5 South Korea Market Overview
8.5.6 India Market Overview
8.5.7 Southeast Asia Market Overview
8.6 South America
8.6.1 South America Pharmaceutical Logistics Sales By Country
8.6.2 South America Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size By Country
8.6.3 Brazil Market Overview
8.6.4 Argentina Market Overview
8.6.5 Columbia Market Overview
8.7 Middle East And Africa
8.7.1 Middle East And Africa Pharmaceutical Logistics Sales By Region
8.7.2 Middle East And Africa Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size By Region
8.7.3 Saudi Arabia Market Overview
8.7.4 Uae Market Overview
8.7.5 Egypt Market Overview
8.7.6 Nigeria Market Overview
8.7.7 South Africa Market Overview
9 Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Production By Region
9.1 Global Production Of Pharmaceutical Logistics By Region(2020-2025)
9.2 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Revenue Market Share By Region (2020-2025)
9.3 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.4 North America Pharmaceutical Logistics Production
9.4.1 North America Pharmaceutical Logistics Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.4.2 North America Pharmaceutical Logistics Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.5 Europe Pharmaceutical Logistics Production
9.5.1 Europe Pharmaceutical Logistics Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.5.2 Europe Pharmaceutical Logistics Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.6 Japan Pharmaceutical Logistics Production (2020-2025)
9.6.1 Japan Pharmaceutical Logistics Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.6.2 Japan Pharmaceutical Logistics Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.7 China Pharmaceutical Logistics Production (2020-2025)
9.7.1 China Pharmaceutical Logistics Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.7.2 China Pharmaceutical Logistics Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
10 Key Companies Profile
10.1 Deutsche Post Dhl
10.1.1 Deutsche Post Dhl Basic Information
10.1.2 Deutsche Post Dhl Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Overview
10.1.3 Deutsche Post Dhl Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Market Performance
10.1.4 Deutsche Post Dhl Business Overview
10.1.5 Deutsche Post Dhl Swot Analysis
10.1.6 Deutsche Post Dhl Recent Developments
10.2 Ups
10.2.1 Ups Basic Information
10.2.2 Ups Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Overview
10.2.3 Ups Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Market Performance
10.2.4 Ups Business Overview
10.2.5 Ups Swot Analysis
10.2.6 Ups Recent Developments
10.3 Kuehne + Nagel
10.3.1 Kuehne + Nagel Basic Information
10.3.2 Kuehne + Nagel Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Overview
10.3.3 Kuehne + Nagel Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Market Performance
10.3.4 Kuehne + Nagel Business Overview
10.3.5 Kuehne + Nagel Swot Analysis
10.3.6 Kuehne + Nagel Recent Developments
10.4 Fedex
10.4.1 Fedex Basic Information
10.4.2 Fedex Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Overview
10.4.3 Fedex Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Market Performance
10.4.4 Fedex Business Overview
10.4.5 Fedex Recent Developments
10.5 Db Group
10.5.1 Db Group Basic Information
10.5.2 Db Group Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Overview
10.5.3 Db Group Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Market Performance
10.5.4 Db Group Business Overview
10.5.5 Db Group Recent Developments
10.6 Dsv
10.6.1 Dsv Basic Information
10.6.2 Dsv Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Overview
10.6.3 Dsv Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Market Performance
10.6.4 Dsv Business Overview
10.6.5 Dsv Recent Developments
10.7 Sf Express
10.7.1 Sf Express Basic Information
10.7.2 Sf Express Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Overview
10.7.3 Sf Express Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Market Performance
10.7.4 Sf Express Business Overview
10.7.5 Sf Express Recent Developments
10.8 Nippon Express
10.8.1 Nippon Express Basic Information
10.8.2 Nippon Express Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Overview
10.8.3 Nippon Express Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Market Performance
10.8.4 Nippon Express Business Overview
10.8.5 Nippon Express Recent Developments
10.9 Panalpina
10.9.1 Panalpina Basic Information
10.9.2 Panalpina Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Overview
10.9.3 Panalpina Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Market Performance
10.9.4 Panalpina Business Overview
10.9.5 Panalpina Recent Developments
10.10 Ch Robinson
10.10.1 Ch Robinson Basic Information
10.10.2 Ch Robinson Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Overview
10.10.3 Ch Robinson Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Market Performance
10.10.4 Ch Robinson Business Overview
10.10.5 Ch Robinson Recent Developments
10.11 Kerry Logistics
10.11.1 Kerry Logistics Basic Information
10.11.2 Kerry Logistics Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Overview
10.11.3 Kerry Logistics Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Market Performance
10.11.4 Kerry Logistics Business Overview
10.11.5 Kerry Logistics Recent Developments
10.12 Ceva
10.12.1 Ceva Basic Information
10.12.2 Ceva Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Overview
10.12.3 Ceva Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Market Performance
10.12.4 Ceva Business Overview
10.12.5 Ceva Recent Developments
10.13 Yusen Logistics
10.13.1 Yusen Logistics Basic Information
10.13.2 Yusen Logistics Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Overview
10.13.3 Yusen Logistics Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Market Performance
10.13.4 Yusen Logistics Business Overview
10.13.5 Yusen Logistics Recent Developments
10.14 World Courier
10.14.1 World Courier Basic Information
10.14.2 World Courier Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Overview
10.14.3 World Courier Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Market Performance
10.14.4 World Courier Business Overview
10.14.5 World Courier Recent Developments
10.15 Versacold
10.15.1 Versacold Basic Information
10.15.2 Versacold Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Overview
10.15.3 Versacold Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Market Performance
10.15.4 Versacold Business Overview
10.15.5 Versacold Recent Developments
10.16 Air Canada Cargo
10.16.1 Air Canada Cargo Basic Information
10.16.2 Air Canada Cargo Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Overview
10.16.3 Air Canada Cargo Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Market Performance
10.16.4 Air Canada Cargo Business Overview
10.16.5 Air Canada Cargo Recent Developments
10.17 Agility
10.17.1 Agility Basic Information
10.17.2 Agility Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Overview
10.17.3 Agility Pharmaceutical Logistics Product Market Performance
10.17.4 Agility Business Overview
10.17.5 Agility Recent Developments
11 Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Forecast By Region
11.1 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size Forecast
11.2 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Forecast By Region
11.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast By Country
11.2.2 Europe Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size Forecast By Country
11.2.3 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size Forecast By Region
11.2.4 South America Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size Forecast By Country
11.2.5 Middle East And Africa Forecasted Sales Of Pharmaceutical Logistics By Country
12 Forecast Market By Type And By Application (2026-2033)
12.1 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Forecast By Type (2026-2033)
12.1.1 Global Forecasted Sales Of Pharmaceutical Logistics By Type (2026-2033)
12.1.2 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size Forecast By Type (2026-2033)
12.1.3 Global Forecasted Price Of Pharmaceutical Logistics By Type (2026-2033)
12.2 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Forecast By Application (2026-2033)
12.2.1 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Sales (K Mt) Forecast By Application
12.2.2 Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Size (M Usd) Forecast By Application (2026-2033)
13 Conclusion And Key Findings
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