Healthcare Logistics Market expected to reach USD 167.394 billion by 2030

Healthcare Logistics Market Trends & Forecast

According to a research study published by Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI), the healthcare logistics market will expand from USD 112.898 billion in 2025 to USD 167.394 billion in 2030 at a CAGR of 8.20% during the forecast period.

The Healthcare Logistics market comprises the comprehensive management, distribution & warehousing of healthcare products, medical devices & equipment, vaccines, as well as other health-related items. It, in its own right, covers the essential supply chain requirements for the timely and safe delivery of essential items to several healthcare providers, pharmacists, and hospital-based clinics, in addition to intermediaries for maintaining the supply chain.

Additionally, the transportation, warehousing, inventory control, and regulatory compliance of the healthcare logistics market are efficient and effective enough to make healthcare management responsive to patient needs. Development of concepts such as Integrated delivery systems and group purchasing organizations has further enhanced healthcare logistics services. Additionally, healthcare logistics is crucial as it assists in the transformation of billions of human lives across the world. Several industry reports verify the growth of the healthcare industry, fuelling the growth of the healthcare logistics market, as healthcare demands strong and resilient supply chain management.

Healthcare Logistics Market Highlights

• The pharmaceutical segment is expected to attain a major market share by 2030 in the product type segment due to the increased demand for OTC and prescription medication globally for the treatment of increasing lifestyle diseases such as diabetes. The sector requires safe handling and timely delivery of medications and drugs with its widespread distribution across hospitals and pharmacies.
• The temperature-controlled logistics is expected to hold the largest share in the service type segment during the forecasted period. Temperature-controlled logistics, or cold chain logistics, involves administering and transporting medical products like vaccines, some medicines, blood products, and so on that have to be maintained within a certain temperature range from the suppliers to the end users throughout the supply chain procedure. With growing demand for temperature-sensitive drugs and products such as vaccines, insulin, etc., the market is expected to grow considerably. Increasing government regulations to ensure quality and safety further drive the market growth.
• The express delivery segment is the fastest-growing segment in the delivery speed of the global healthcare logistics market. The rise is driven by the growing advancement in delivery technologies like premium services and drones. The rise in online purchases with e-pharmacy availability is increasing the fast last-mile deliveries, and the urgency for time-sensitive products is also promoting the significant growth in the healthcare logistics domain.
• The hospital and clinics segment is growing at a substantial pace in the market in the end-user segment during the forecasted period, driven by growing requirements for personalized medication and direct-to-site supply of emergency pharmaceuticals. The increase in digitalization of healthcare along with the rise in chronic disease is leading to a timely requirement of logistics for the management of these conditions.
• North America is driving the healthcare logistics market due to the presence of better facilities, more advanced and extensive healthcare infrastructures, and a fairly flourishing healthcare industry. The advanced and robust landscape of the region is a more mature market for healthcare logistics. It is the axis of innovations in technologies, including logistics, thereby driving the growth of the market for healthcare logistics. Apart from this, the presence of a few major market players like UPS Healthcare, FedEx Healthcare, among others, is majorly driving the growth of this region by innovating, creating more efficient supply chain processes, and providing innovative services.

Report Coverage:

Report Metric	Details
Healthcare Logistics Market Size in 2025	US$112.898 billion
Healthcare Logistics Market Size in 2030	US$167.394 billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 8.20%
Drivers	2020 to 2030
Restraints	2020 to 2023
Segmentation	Product Type Service Type Delivery Speed End-Users Geography
List of Major Companies in the Healthcare Logistics Market	Alloga DB Schenker Sinetrans limited Movianto Cardinal Health

Healthcare Logistics Market Growth Drivers and Restraints

Growth Drivers:

• Growing Requirement for Temperature-Sensitive Products: The growing demand for temperature-sensitive and time-sensitive products such as vaccines, biologics, and gene therapies necessitates the utilization of advanced cold chain logistics to maintain the product safety and efficiency.
• Rise in Geriatric Population and Chronic Disease: The global increase in chronic diseases, coupled with the elderly population, especially in regions like Asia and Europe, is leading to the need for pharmaceuticals and preventive care logistics. This also demands efficient distribution of pharmaceuticals in hospitals and pharmacies for enhancing personal healthcare.

Restraints:

• Complex and Varying Regulatory Environments: The diverse global standards, like the FDA and WHO, create challenges and penalties, and the growing cost of documentation, which could make it difficult for cross-border shipment of healthcare products.
• High Cost of Operation and Infrastructure: The cold-sensitive medication and advanced technology are costly, along with additional costs on the supply chain, with inadequate infrastructure, like limited cold chain facilities, could hamper the efficiency of the products.

Healthcare Logistics Market Key Development

• Facility Opening: In June 2025, UPS Healthcare announced the opening of its largest Asia-Pacific healthcare logistics facility in Singapore. The facility is over 11,500 m² and is equipped with advanced automation along with the presence of cold-chain infrastructure, which is inclusive of a –20 °C walk-in freezer, together with a temperature-controlled area, and meets the GMP and GDP standards.
• Program Launch: In June 2025, Röhlig Logistics introduced the GDP WeCare Program, which is a scalable compliance framework focused on enabling high-quality healthcare logistics across multiple branches in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Belgium.

Healthcare Logistics Market Segmentation

Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence has segmented the Healthcare Logistics Market based on product type, service type, delivery speed, end-user, and region:

Healthcare Logistics Market, By Product Type

• Pharmaceuticals
• Medical Devices & Equipment
• Vaccines
• Personal Healthcare Products

Healthcare Logistics Market, By Service Type

• Temperature-Controlled Logistics
• General Healthcare Logistics
• Storage Services

Healthcare Logistics Market, By Delivery Speed

• Express Delivery
• Regular Delivery

Healthcare Logistics Market, By End User

• Hospitals & Clinics
• Diagnostic and Laboratory Centers
• Pharmacies
• Others

Healthcare Logistics Market, By Region

• North America
  • USA
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Others
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Spain
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Others
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Thailand
  • Indonesia
  • Others

Healthcare Logistics Market Key Players

• CEVA Logistics AG
• FedEx Corp
• DHL Group
• Cold Chain Technologies LLC
• United Parcel Service Inc
• Lufthansa Cargo
• Kuehne + Nagel
• AmerisourceBergen
• Alloga
• DB Schenker
• Sinotrans Limited
• Movianto
• Cardinal Health
• McKesson