UAE Logistics Market Outlook to 2026
Driven by rapidly growing E-Commerce industry, various infrastructure development initiatives, & its strategic location.
Region:Middle East
Author(s):Mayukh Sen
Product Code:KR1329
June 2023
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About the Report
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the potential of Logistics Industry in UAE. The report covers an overview and genesis of the industry, market size in terms of revenue generated.
The report has market segmentation which include segments by service mix (Freight Forwarding, warehousing, CEP & value added services),by mode of transport (sea freight, air freight, air freight), by type of freight end users (pharma, retail, auto, others), by warehouse model (CFS, Industrial, Agricultural, cold storage), by end-users (retail, automotive, e-commerce), by shipment (domestic, international),growth enablers and drivers; challenges and bottlenecks; trends driving adoption trends; regulatory framework; end-user analysis, industry analysis, competitive landscape including competition scenario and market shares of major players. The report concludes with future market projections of each market segmentation and analyst recommendations.
Market Overview:
According to Ken Research estimates, the Market Size of UAE Logistics has shown increasing trend from 2017 to 2021. However, drop was observed in 2020. This is owing to the prevalence of the global pandemic that affected logistics services worldwide. Market Size of UAE Logistics is expected to show a decent growth trajectory from 2021 to 2026 at CAGR of 7.4%. This is mainly due to rapid infrastructural development which has led to services being able to reach previously inaccessible regions.
- The market is highly competitive on the basis of type of fleet, warehousing space, freight volume, clients, etc.
- Rising attention of the UAE government towards improving the logistics infrastructure, the growing customer base, increase in demand of products and the rise in exports and imports.
Key Trends by Market Segment:
By Freight: Sea mode of freight transport dominated the UAE Freight Forwarding Market in 2021 by capturing a market share of 50%
By Warehousing Segment: Industrial Warehouses dominated the UAE Warehouse market in 2021 by capturing more than 50% market share.
Competitive Landscape:
Future Outlook:
Market Size of UAE Logistics Market is expected to show increasing trend from 2021 to 2027. Development of logistics corridors and multimodal hubs will drive the logistics market in UAE; expanding at a CAGR of 7.4%. Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030 aims to elevate the output of the manufacturing sector such as automotive, assisting the logistics companies to capitalize the space.
Scope of the Report
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UAE Logistics Market Segmentation |
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By Service Mix |
Freight Forwarding Warehousing Courier, Express Parcel Market Value Added Services |
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UAE Freight Forwarding Market Segmentation |
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By Mode of Transport |
Sea Road Air Rail |
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By type of Freight End Users |
Retail Automobile Pharma Others |
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UAE Warehouse Market Segmentation |
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By Business Model |
Industrial/Retail Warehouses CFS/ICD Warehouses Cold Storage Agriculture and Other Warehouses |
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By End-Users |
Retail including Garments, Cosmetics Automotive & Engineering E- Commerce Pharma/ Healthcare Others |
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UAE CEP Market Segmentation |
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By Domestic/ International Shipments |
Domestic Shipment International Shipment |
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By End-Users |
E-Commerce Retail Others |
Products
Key Target Audience – Organizations and Entities Who Can Benefit by Subscribing This Report:
- E-commerce Companies
- Third-Party Logistic Providers
- Potential Market Entrants
- Freight Forwarding Companies
- Warehousing Companies
- Cold Storage Companies
- Industry Associations
- Consulting Agencies
- Government Bodies & Regulating Authorities
Time Period Captured in the Report:
- Historical Period: 2017-2021
- Base Year: 2021
- Forecast Period: 2022-2026
Companies
Major Players Mentioned in the Report:
UAE Logistics Market
- Lindsay
- Rhenus Logistics
- Mohebi Logistics
- Yusen Logistics
UAE Freight Market
- Agility
- DHL Express
- Nile Logistics
- GAC
- Danzas
UAE warehousing Market
- Tristar
- GAC
- Cerno
- Verks
- Avalon
Table of Contents
1. UAE Country Overview and Import/ Export Scenario
1.1 Country Overview
1.2 Import and Export Scenario in UAE
2. Infrastructure Scenario in UAE
2.1 Overview of UAE’s Logistics Infrastructure
2.2 Logistics Infrastructure in UAE: Airports, Seaports, Rail Network and Road Network
2.3 Economic Zones in UAE
2.4 Infrastructural Developments in UAE
3. UAE Logistics Market
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Logistics Framework in UAE
3.3 Trends and Developments in Logistics Industry in UAE
3.4 SWOT Analysis
3.5 Issues & Challenges in UAE Logistics Market
3.6 Government Initiatives in the UAE Logistics Industry
3.7 Impact of Covid-19 in UAE
3.8 Logistics Market Overview by Type of Verticals (Retail, E-Commerce, Oil & Gas and Pharma) and Market Segmentation by Type of End-Users (Retail, Pharma, E-Commerce, Oil & Gas and Others)
3.9 UAE Logistics Market Size by Revenue (USD Billion), 2017-2021
3.10 UAE Logistics Industry Future Market Size by Revenue (USD Billion), 2021-2026
3.11 Value Added Services (VAS) Market Size by Revenue (USD Billion), 2017-2026
4. UAE Freight Market
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 UAE Freight Market Overview
4.3 UAE Freight Market Size by Revenue (USD Billion), 2017-2021
4.4 Market Segmentation By Type of Mode (Sea, Air and Road) and By Type of End Users
(Retail, Oil & Gas, Pharma and Others), 2021
4.5 UAE Freight Future Market Size & Segmentation by Revenue (USD Billion), 2021-2026
4.6 Freight Aggregator Market Value Chain Analysis
4.7 Digital Truck Aggregators Business Model
4.8 Major Challenges which have led to the rise of Digital Freight Platforms
4.9 Major Benefits of Digital Freight Aggregator Platforms
4.10 Digital Truck Aggregator in UAE- TruKKer
4.11 Digital Truck Aggregator in UAE- Trukkin
5. UAE Warehousing Market
5.1 Executive Summary
5.2 UAE Warehousing Ecosystem
5.3 Industry Life Cycle of UAE Warehousing Market
5.4 Trends & Developments in UAE Warehousing Market
5.5 Issues & Challenges in UAE Warehousing Market
5.6 Government Warehouse Rules and Procedures
5.7 Few Warehousing Projects in UAE
5.8 Bonded Warehouses in UAE
5.9 UAE Warehousing Market Size by Revenue (USD Billion) and Segmentation by Business Model (Industrial, ICD, Cold Storage and Agricultural & Other Warehouses) , 2017-2021
5.10 UAE Warehousing Market Segmentation by End Users (Retail, Pharma, E-Commerce, Oil & Gas and Others), 2021
5.11 Technological Innovations in Warehousing Industry
5.12 On-Demand Warehousing Solutions: Case Studies
5.13 Warehousing Market Future Market Size by Revenue and Future Market Segmentation by End User (USD Billion), 2021-2026
6. UAE Express and E-Commerce Market
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Scenario of E-Commerce in UAE
6.3 UAE CEP Market Overview
6.4 UAE CEP Market Size by Revenue (USD Billion) and Market Segmentation By Domestic/ International Shipments, 2017-2021
6.5 UAE CEP Future Market Size (USD Billion) & Segmentation by End Users (E-Commerce, Retail, Pharma and Others), 2021-2026
7. Competitive Scenario
7.1 Competition Scenario in Logistics Market in UAE
7.2 Cross Comparison between Major Logistics Companies
7.3 Competition Scenario in CEP Market in UAE
7.4 Company Profiles of Major Logistics and CEP Companies in UAE
7.5 Competition Scenario in UAE by Type of Verticals, 2021
8. Analyst Recommendations
9. Research Methodology
9.1 Market Definitions and Assumptions
9.2 Abbreviations
9.3 Market Sizing Approach
9.4 Consolidated Research Approach
9.5 Understanding Market Potential Through In-Depth Industry Interviews
9.6 Primary Research Approach
9.7 Limitations and Future Conclusion
10. Appendix
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Research Methodology
Step 1: Identifying Key Variables:
Ecosystem creation for all the major entities and referring to multiple secondary and proprietary databases to perform desk research around market to collate industry level information.
Step 2: Market Building:
Collating statistics on UAE Logistics market over the years, penetration of marketplaces and service providers ratio to compute revenue generated for UAE Logistics market. We will also review service quality statistics to understand revenue generated which can ensure accuracy behind the data points shared.
Step 3: Validating and Finalizing:
Building market hypothesis and conducting CATIs with industry exerts belonging to different companies to validate statistics and seek operational and financial information from company representatives.
Step 4: Research output:
Our team will approach multiple logistics service providing channels and understand nature of product segments and sales, consumer preference and other parameters, which will support us validate statistics derived through bottom to top approach from logistics services providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the Study Period of this Market Report?
The UAE Logistics Market is covered from 2017–2021 in this report, including a forecast for 2022-2026.
02 What is the Future Growth Rate of the UAE Logistics Market?
The UAE Logistics Market is expected to witness a CAGR of ~7.4% over the next years.
03 What are the Key Factors Driving the UAE Logistics Market?
Expanding E-Commerce, rapid infrastructural development & government spending are likely to fuel the growth in the UAE Logistics Market.
04 Which is the Largest Freight Type Segment within the UAE Logistics Services Market?
The Sea Freight type segment held the largest share of the UAE Logistics Market in 2022.
05 Who are the Key Players in the UAE Logistics Market?
GSL, Triburg, Linfox, DHL Express are some of the key players in the Market
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