Global Biopharmaceutical Logistics Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Type;

Cold Chain Logistics, and Non-cold Chain Logistics

By Mode of Transportation;

Air Shipping, Sea Shipping, Road Shipping, and Rail Shipping

By Service;

Transportation and Warehousing

By End Users;

Pharmaceuticals, Biopharmaceuticals, Pharmacies, Hospitals, Clinics, Supermarkets, and Others

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn155429728 Published Date: May, 2025 Updated Date: June, 2025

Biopharmaceutical Logistics Market Overview

Biopharmaceutical Logistics Market (USD Million)

Biopharmaceutical Logistics Market was valued at USD 4,502.19 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 6,356.18 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.1%.


Global Biopharmaceutical Logistics Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 5.1 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)5.1 %
Market Size (2024)USD 4,502.19 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 6,356.18 Million
Market ConcentrationMedium
Report Pages304
4,502.19
2024
6,356.18
2031

Major Players

  • AmerisourceBergen Corporation
  • Eppendorf AG
  • CEVA Holdings LLC
  • Deutsche Post DHL Group
  • United Parcel Service, Inc.
  • FedEx Corporation
  • XPO Logistics, Inc.
  • DB Schenker
  • Panalpina Group
  • Kuehne + Nagel International AG

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Global Biopharmaceutical Logistics Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The biopharmaceutical logistics sector is expanding due to the rising need for handling complex and sensitive products. Nearly 60% of biopharmaceuticals require controlled temperatures, prompting a growing focus on cold chain solutions. The emergence of biologics and cell-based therapies necessitates specialized logistics to maintain drug efficacy and safety.

Dominance of Cold Chain Logistics
Cold chain logistics now represents over 65% of biopharma logistics operations, reflecting a sharp increase in demand for refrigerated transport, thermal packaging, and real-time monitoring tools. As logistics providers race to meet this demand, they are advancing their infrastructure to support the growing pipeline of temperature-sensitive therapeutics.

Focus on Quality and Regulatory Adherence
More than 70% of logistics firms serving the biopharma industry now comply with international quality and safety standards. Ensuring adherence to Good Distribution Practices has become essential, compelling companies to adopt rigorous protocols for storage, documentation, and shipment tracking, ensuring consistent product integrity.

Growth in Third-Party Logistics Adoption
An increasing number of pharmaceutical firms—estimated at 50%—are outsourcing their logistics needs to specialized providers. This strategy supports cost-efficiency and process optimization, enabling pharma firms to concentrate on product innovation. As a result, third-party logistics providers are scaling up to meet the rising service demand in the biopharma space.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Mode of Transportation
    3. Market Snapshot, By Service
    4. Market Snapshot, By End Users
    5. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Biopharmaceutical Logistics Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Increasing Demand for Biopharmaceuticals
        2. Globalization of Pharmaceutical Supply Chains
        3. Growing Focus on Personalized Medicine
      2. Restraints
        1. Infrastructure limitations in developing regions
        2. Product Sensitivity and Liability Risks
        3. High Infrastructure and Operational Costs
      3. Opportunities
        1. Integration of digital supply chain tools
        2. Personalized Medicine and Advanced Therapies
        3. Rapid Growth of the Biopharmaceutical Industry
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Biopharmaceutical Logistics Market, By Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Cold Chain Logistics
      2. Non-cold Chain Logistics
    2. Biopharmaceutical Logistics Market, By Mode of Transportation, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Air Shipping
      2. Sea Shipping
      3. Road Shipping
      4. Rail Shipping
    3. Biopharmaceutical Logistics Market, By Service, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Transportation
      2. Warehousing
    4. Biopharmaceutical Logistics Market, By End Users, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Pharmaceuticals
      2. Biopharmaceuticals
      3. Pharmacies
      4. Hospitals
      5. Clinics
      6. Supermarkets
      7. Others
    5. Biopharmaceutical Logistics Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. AmerisourceBergen Corporation
      2. Eppendorf AG
      3. CEVA Holdings LLC
      4. Deutsche Post DHL Group
      5. United Parcel Service, Inc.
      6. FedEx Corporation
      7. XPO Logistics, Inc.
      8. DB Schenker
      9. Panalpina Group
      10. Kuehne + Nagel International AG
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market